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Root words are often called base words. These words refer to Greek roots or word parts of Greek origin that are often combined with other roots to form words.

References

Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., Johnston, F. (2004). Words their way: Word study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction. (3rd ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.