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What does the suffix -able mean?
able, can do
What does the root word -ible mean?
able, can do
able to be managed, controlled, or accomplished without great difficulty
manageable
not able to be touched or measured; not definite or concrete
intangible
enjoyable and pleasurable, pleasant; willing to agree to something
agreeable
having or showing good sense or judgment; designed to be comfortable, useful, etc., rather than stylish
sensible
suitable or safe to eat
edible
What does the root word "tri" mean?
three
What does the root word quad mean?
four
What does the root word quar mean?
four
What does the root word penta mean?
five
What does the root word quint mean?
five
a long-distance race that has three parts; swimming, bicycling, and running
triathlon
a series of three novels, movies, etc., that are closely related and involve the same characters or themes
trilogy
a period of three months; one of three periods into which a school year is sometimes divided
trimester
a fishing spear that has three points and that looks like a large fork
trident
