The smallest unit of a word without anything added to the beginning or the end is called the `____`.

Flashcard 4 - ELA Flashcard Set for the SHSAT

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root

Explanation:

Many words in the English language have Latin or Greek roots. The affixes that attach to the beginning or end of a root can change the word’s meaning.

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