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Difficulty: EasyPrefix and Suffix Analysis

Complete the statement with the term formed by the given word parts.

Answer:The prefix *micro-* means "small," and the root *-scope* means "an instrument for viewing." An optical instrument used to view objects too small to be seen by the unaided eye is a 【microscope】.

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microscope
The prefix 'micro-' denotes something extremely small, and the root '-scope' denotes an instrument used for visual examination. Combining these elements produces 'microscope,' which directly names the optical instrument described.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the prefix and root components provided in the sentence.
The prefix "micro-" signifies small size, and "-scope" signifies an instrument for viewing.
Deconstructing the morphological affixes identifies the functional definition of the target word.
2
Combine the morphological parts to determine the derived noun.
"Micro-" + "-scope" forms "microscope."
A microscope is the standard optical instrument designed specifically to enlarge and view microscopic objects.

Key Concept

Prefix and root analysis for morphological synthesis
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