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Your Roots2Words Affix of the Week is PERI-:
PERI- is a prefix meaning around, about, or near.
(Prefixes appear at the beginning of words)
**EXAMPLES**
periapt (noun) – an amulet or charm worn on a necklace
BREAKDOWN: PERI- (around) + APT- (fit, fasten)
perigee (noun) – the point in an orbit around a planet such as Earth that is closest that planet; the lowest point
BREAKDOWN: PERI- (near) + GE- (earth, derived from Gaia)
perihelion (noun) – the point in the orbit of a planet or other body where it is nearest to the sun
BREAKDOWN: PERI- (near) + HELIO- (sun)
perimeter (noun) – the sum of all the lengths of the sides of a shape or object; the outer limits or boundary of an area
BREAKDOWN: PERI- (around) + MET- (measure)
periodic (adj) – occurring at regular intervals; having repeated cycles (also periodical)
BREAKDOWN: PERI- (around) + OD- (way, path) + -IC (of or pertaining to)
— a periodical is a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
peripatetic (adj) – constantly traveling; given to walking about
BREAKDOWN: PERI- (around) + PATE- (to walk) + -IC (of or pertaining to)
periphery (noun) – the external boundary, edge, or outskirts
BREAKDOWN: PERI- (around) + PHER- (bear) + -Y (state)
— peripheral means unimportant, superficial, or on the periphery
periscope (noun) – a viewing device that allows a broad view above the level of direct sight
BREAKDOWN: PERI- (around) + SCOPE- (look, see)
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Mike Bergin