Question

Which affixes mean “without”? Check all that apply.

a-
-cy
ex-
-ic
inter-
-ful
im-


I know a- and im- mean without, but does ex- mean without???

Answer 1

ex- also means without

Answer 2

The correct answers are "a-" and "im-". An affix is a letter of group letters that when added to a word, it can change its meaning. The affixes "a-" and "im-" mean "without", some examples of the use of these affixes are: apolitical, atypical, amoral, asocial,  impractical, impatience and imperforate.