Meaning of the word "root form" in English
What does "root form" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
root form
US /ruːt fɔːrm/
UK /ruːt fɔːm/
Noun
the basic form of a word, before any prefixes, suffixes, or other grammatical changes are added
Example:
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The root form of 'unbelievable' is 'believe'.
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When conjugating verbs, you usually start with the root form.