The prefix 'Pre-' means 'before', and the prefix 'Mal-' means 'bad' or 'wrongful'. The analogy relates a prefix to its meaning.
The prefix 'Post-' means 'after'. Therefore, 'postnatal' refers to the period after birth, just as 'prenatal' refers to the period before birth.
The suffix '-ism' is used to form nouns that denote a system, principle, or belief. Patriotism is the belief in and vigorous support for one's country.
The prefix 'Anti-' means 'against' or 'opposed to'. Therefore, an 'antibacterial' substance works against bacteria.
The suffix '-able' (or its variant '-ible') means 'capable of being'. In 'Potable', it signifies that the substance is 'capable of being' drunk.
The prefix 'Pre-' means 'before', while 'Post-' means 'after'. They represent opposite points in a temporal sequence.
The analogy links a concept to its corresponding suffix. The suffix '-logy' means 'the study of', and the suffix '-able' means 'capable of'.
The prefix 'Mal-' signifies 'bad' or 'improper'. Therefore, 'malnutrition' is the correct term for poor nutrition.
The suffix '-ism' is appended to a base word to create a noun representing a doctrine, system, or practice, such as 'Communism'.
The prefix 'Pre-' means 'before'. The 'Pre-war' period is the time leading up to a war.
The prefix 'Anti-' means 'against', while the prefix 'Post-' means 'after'. The analogy is based on the meaning of the prefixes.
The prefix 'Mal-' means 'bad' or 'harmful'. 'Malignant' means harmful or tending to cause harm, commonly used in a medical context for tumors.
The suffix '-able' means 'capable of being'. Therefore, a 'workable' solution is one that is capable of being worked or implemented.
The prefix 'Post-' means 'after'. A 'post-mortem' literally means 'after death', but in a business or project context, it refers to an analysis done after the event is over.
'Pre-' (before) and 'Post-' (after) are related to time. 'Mal-' means 'badly' or 'poorly', so 'maladjusted' refers to poor adjustment, which is a quality, not a time.
The suffix '-logy' originates from the Greek 'logos', meaning 'word' or 'study'. It is used in English to denote a field of study, typically a scientific one.
While '-ism' can denote an action (criticism) or quality (heroism), in 'Feudalism' it specifically refers to a dominant social and political system in medieval Europe.
The prefix 'Pre-' means 'before'. Therefore, a 'prepayment' is a payment made before it is due or before receiving something.
The prefix 'Anti-' means 'against'. An 'antioxidant' is a substance that works against the process of oxidation, which is a primary cause of food decay.
This analogy contrasts the function of two suffixes. '-ism' in Capitalism denotes a system, whereas '-logy' in Sociology denotes the 'study of' society.
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