Root word — English definition
The base part of a word that carries its core meaning (e.g., 'bene' means 'good').
Where it is taught
- Vocabulary in Context — Language, Style & Conventions, English 8: Trust, Community & Responsibility, Grade 8
In use
The root word carries the core meaning: if you know 'bene-' means 'good' from 'benefit,' you can guess that 'benevolent' has something to do with goodness, even with almost no context to lean on.
Vocabulary in Context