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The root word is pretty much where the extended word ou are talking about comes from. For example:

knowledge -> know

loving -> love

helpful -> help

believable -> believe

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6mo ago

The root word is the base word from which other words are formed through the addition of prefixes and suffixes. It carries the core meaning or idea that is expanded upon in related words.

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