What is the root word of a word?

The root word of a word is the core meaning of the word, from which other words can be formed by adding prefixes, suffixes, or other parts.

Here's a breakdown:

* Root words are often the base of many other words. For example, the root word "port" (meaning "to carry") is found in words like "transport," "import," and "export."

* They can be single words or parts of words. For instance, "scrib" is a root word meaning "to write" found in "scribe," "describe," and "inscription."

* They can come from different languages. Many English root words come from Latin and Greek.

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