Word Structure

WordHub has a local lexical record for “Imbecilic” with pronunciation and root analysis.

• im-

  not, negative

  Forms: in, im, il, ir

• bec

  staff, rod, stick bacter: single-cell microorganism, bacteria bacill-: rod-shaped bacteria

  Forms: bac, bec

• -ile

  - forms adjectives, conveys a sense of capability, tendency, or suitability - sometimes forms nouns, denoting objects, instruments, or diminutive forms

  Forms: il, ile

• -ic

  to form adjectives, and sometimes nouns - having the characteristics of, relating to - describing acids and compounds in chemistry - relating to people or groups

  Forms: ic