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Which phrase describes a base word?(1 point)
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an affix placed at the end of a word
an affix placed at the end of a word

a complete word that is part of another word
a complete word that is part of another word

an affix placed at the beginning of a word
an affix placed at the beginning of a word

a word part that has a meaning from another language
a word part that has a meaning from another language
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The phrase that describes a base word is:

a complete word that is part of another word.

A base word is a standalone word that can form the foundation for other words when prefixes or suffixes are added to it.