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Difficulty: EasyPrefix and Suffix Analysis

Prefixes alter the fundamental meaning of base words to form specific terms. Which definition correctly matches each prefixed word based on its morphological structure?

  • AutobiographyAn account of a person's life written by oneself
  • MultipurposeHaving many different applications or functions
  • SemicircleOne half of a circle
  • TelescopeAn instrument designed for viewing distant objects

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Autobiography pairs with 'An account of a person's life written by oneself'; Multipurpose pairs with 'Having many different applications or functions'; Semicircle pairs with 'One half of a circle'; Telescope pairs with 'An instrument designed for viewing distant objects'.
Each pair is correctly matched by identifying its Greek or Latin prefix: 'auto-' indicates self, 'multi-' indicates many, 'semi-' indicates half, and 'tele-' indicates distance.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the prefix of each given term to deduce its primary meaning.
Identified 'auto-' (self), 'multi-' (many), 'semi-' (half), and 'tele-' (distant).
Prefixes systematically modify root words to create predictable definitions.
2
Pair each prefixed word with its corresponding definition based on the established morphological meanings.
Autobiography matches self-written history, multipurpose matches multiple uses, semicircle matches half-circle, and telescope matches viewing at a distance.
Direct morphological matching connects each prefix to its correct functional definition.

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Prefix and Suffix Analysis
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