Definition

A part of a word that is added after the main part to change its meaning or create a new word.

Example

In linguistics, a postbase can modify the meaning of the base word it follows.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term postbase?

Yeah, I think it refers to a kind of suffix, right?

Exactly! It's used after a base or another postbase.

That sounds interesting; I need to learn more about morphemes!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Postbase → It is formed from "post-" (meaning after) and "base" (from Latin "basis", meaning foundation or base). The word "postbase" refers to a base or foundation that comes after something else, often used in linguistic contexts to describe elements that follow a root word.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is a 'foundation' ('base') that comes 'after' ('post-') something else — that's what a postbase is.

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