Synopsis "Affixes and Roots"
Egypt has always been called the "Birth place of civilization" because ofits long and rich history. In recent years, the Egyptians are keen on restoringtheir glories to keep pace with progress in the developed countries; theinterest (concern) for developing education in one of the most importantaims which Egypt seeks to achieve."Reading makes a full man, conference makes a ready man and writingmakes an exact man. Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-ninepercent perspiration.Great efforts, creativeness does not move from generation to generationsimply by inheritance; No, it is by definite ability and courageous merit. "This dictionary is the first one of its kind in the Middle East. It elaborateson affixes and root words. It will help you to know what is prefix.: Prefix isa word added to the beginning of another word past such as, " bene " means(good) . For example; Bene ] fit = Benefit. What is suffix? Suffix is a wordpart added to the end of another word part, Such as; Noun, adjective, verband adverb. For example; - ance means "action, state, quality or process,"(vigil + ance ) = vigilance Base word; a complete word to which a prefixand / or suffix may be added. For example, the word"unalterable" is made up of the prefix "un," the base word "alter" and thesuffix "able." "un" means (not) + alter (to change) + able (having thequality) then "unalterable" = not able to changed. What is root? Root: a wordpart to which a prefix and or a suffix may be added. a root cannot standalone, Such as, "revocable" is made up of the prefix "re" (again or back) theLatin root "voc" (to call) and the suffix "able" (having the quality of).Therefore, something revocable can be called back or cancelled.Prefix, suffix and root words are our topics in this dictionary to help youknow the word meaning and origin. Science is the key to knowledge andtrue guide to our life; is the only way to progress, prosper and seek welfare.This book will give you the knowledge how to understand the Englishlanguage quite well to its formation in knowing the word meaning and fromwhere it comes from. Through science and labour, which are two greatvirtues that man can adapt, it will over come all obstacles and problems, Therefore, it will fulfill great hopes and dreams .Books are relevant to education. Knowledge is a must. Some books are tobe tasted, others swallowed and some few to be chewed and digested; I amhoping that this book that I offered will be to the few that has to be tasted, chewed, swallowed and digested .My best wishes to all the readers who find time to contemplate with theirknowledge, I dedicated this book to my lovely daughters; Asmaa and Sara, mymother, brother and finally, to my wife Josie, who stands by my side, inmaking this book . I would also like to thank all who have dedicated greateffort and believe in this book.Author: Hakem Saleh
