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What is the prefix root and suffix of word arabesque?

The word "arabesque" doesn't have a prefix or a suffix in the traditional sense.

Here's the breakdown:

* Root: "arabesque" itself comes from the Arabic word "al-ʿarabī" which means "Arab."

* Suffix: The "-esque" ending is a suffix meaning "in the style of" or "resembling." It's often used to create adjectives (e.g., picturesque, grotesque).

Therefore, the word "arabesque" is essentially a compound word formed directly from the Arabic root word. It doesn't have a separate prefix or suffix like "un-", "-ing", or "-ly" that are commonly added to English words.

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