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Word Origins
Find the root and its meaning in the word below. Use a dictionary if necessary.
disease
root: -
meaning:
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The root in the word "disease" is "ease." The meaning of the root "ease" is to be free from pain, difficulty, or effort. However, in the word "disease," the prefix "dis-" has been added to the root, which changes its meaning.
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