Christ - Christian
Fame - Famous
Due - Duty
Expel - Expulsion
Fable - Fabulous
Govern - Government
Grammar - Grammatical
Happy - Happiness
Heavy - Heaviness
Honor - Honorable
Access - Accessible
Permanently - Permanent
Inform - Information
Inspire - Inspiration
Marry - Marriage
Omit - Omission
Picnic - Picnicking
Transport - Transportation
Occur - Occurrence
Refer - Reference
Response - Responsive
Science - Scientific
Sphere - Spherical
Substitute - Substitution
What is a root word?
A root word is a basic, foundational word that forms the basis of other words by adding prefixes and suffixes. It is the core of a word and often carries its primary meaning.
Many words in the English language are derived from root words, and understanding the meaning of common roots can help you decipher the meanings of unfamiliar words. For example, the root word "act" means to do, so words like "action," "react," and "enact" all have meanings related to doing or performing.