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Which phrase best describes a characteristic of an affix?(1 point)

the smallest meaningful unit in a language

added to a base or root

gives a word its principal meaning

has meaning on its own

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"Added to a base or root."

Explanation: An affix is a bound morpheme attached to a base or root (e.g., -s, un-, -ness); it doesn't typically stand alone or provide the word's principal meaning.