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What is the root word in impatiently?

The root word in "impatiently" is patient.

Here's the breakdown:

* patient (noun/adjective) - able to wait calmly without complaining.

* im - a prefix meaning "not" or "lacking".

* -ly - a suffix indicating an adverb.

So, "impatiently" means "in a way that lacks patience".

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