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Lesson 3 -Latin Stem Meaning and Examples

un (not) unfit, unclear, unequaled

inter (between) interact, interfere, intercept

semi (half) semicircle, semicolon, semibold

dis (away) dissatisfaction, dislike, dislocate

sym (together) symbol, symbolic, symmetry

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Caesar’s English ITurbo-learning!

Lesson 3

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un means not .

An undone task is NOT completed,an unprepared person is not prepared,

being unable to do something means not being able to do it, an unequal bowls of ice cream are not equal!

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inter means between.

In the universe, interstellar space is the space between stars. An international agreement is an agreement between nations. An interlude is a break between two parts of a performance; and to interject your opinion into a conversation is to insert yourself between two people who are trying to talk!

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semi means half.

A semicircle is a half circle,and a semiannual event happens every 6 months- half a year!

Semiformal means moderately formal; requiring a dinner jacket.

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dis means away.

To dismiss a class is to send the students away, and to distract someone is to draw their attention away!

Distort means to twist out of shape.

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Sym means together.

In a symphony orchestra, musicians play together, and when we have sympathy for people, we feel togetherness with them. Symmetry means things are balanced, with each side reflecting each other.

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Caesar’s English I

stem meaning examples

Un

Inter

Semi

Dis

Sym

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Caesar’s English I

stem meaning examples

Un

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Caesar’s English I

stem meaning examples

Un not unequal, unable

Inter

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Caesar’s English I

stem meaning examples

Un not unequal, unable

Inter between international, interject

Semi

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Caesar’s English I

stem meaning examples

Un not unequal, unable

Inter between international, interject

Semi half semicircle, semiannual

Dis

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Caesar’s English I

stem meaning examples

Un not unequal, unable

Inter between international, interject

Semi half semicircle, semiannual

Dis away dismiss, distract, distort

Sym

Remember these stems from Caesar’s English I?

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Caesar’s English I

stem meaning examples

Un not unequal, unable

Inter between international, interject

Semi half semicircle, semiannual

Dis away dismiss, distract, distort

Sym together symphony, symmetry

Remember these stems from Caesar’s English I?