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What is the root/base of the word unprotected

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protect. Un is the prefix meaning "the opposite of", or "not"; ed is the suffix meaning "in the past". Therefore, unprotected means--did not protect.
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The root/base of the word unprotected is 'protect.' The 'un' is a prefix and the 'ed' is a suffix.
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