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Difficulty: EasyWord Formation: Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots

The Greek root morpheme *chron* means time. Which of the following words uses the prefix meaning "together" or "with" combined with this root to describe events occurring at the exact same time?

  1. synchronousAnswer
  2. B
    anachronistic
  3. C
    chronic
  4. D
    chronometer

Answer

synchronous
The prefix *syn-* means "together" or "with". Combining it with the root *chron* (time) creates the adjective "synchronous", which describes events occurring together at the exact same time.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the target root meaning.
The root *chron* signifies time.
Morphological analysis requires isolating the base root.
2
Identify the required prefix meaning "together" or "with".
The prefix *syn-* (or *sym-*) means "together" or "with".
Matching affix meanings is necessary to build the correct derivative.
3
Combine the prefix, root, and appropriate suffix.
*syn-* + *chron* + *-ous* = synchronous.
This word specifically denotes actions or events happening simultaneously.

Key Concept

Prefix and root morphological synthesis
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Word Formation: Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots

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