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Complex Word
Definition:
A complex word is a word that consists of multiple meaningful units, such as affixes or multiple words combined, creating a more intricate and often specialized meaning.
Examples:
Noun:
- One example of a complex word is "unhappiness," which combines the prefix "un-" meaning "not" with the root word "happiness."
- "Bookmark" is another complex word formed by combining the roots "book" and "mark."
Adjective:
- An example of a complex word used as an adjective is "self-confident," where "self-" is the prefix indicating that the confidence comes from oneself.
- The term "blue-eyed" combines the colors "blue" and "eyed" to describe someone with blue-colored eyes.
Verb:
- "Overthink" is a complex word formed by combining the prefix "over-" which denotes excessive action and the verb "think."
- "Outshine" is an example where "out-" is the prefix indicating surpassing others, and "shine" is the verb describing the action.
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