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-or
(ur)one who
Latin suffix for a person or thing that does something. Like -er, but used in different words.
suffixLatin
Build, break, makeExample words
actor
one who acts
tractor
a vehicle that pulls
spectator
one who watches
Words in our dictionary that use this root
Every dataset word containing -or, with the parts it shares with other roots in our set.
tractor
a vehicle that pulls farm tools
motor
a machine that creates movement
cursor
the marker that runs across a screen as you type
spectator
a person who watches
instructor
a person who builds knowledge in others
actor
one who acts
Who it is for
Grades served: 5, 6
Level 2Level 1 holds the word parts students meet first. Level 3 holds the ones that turn up in harder reading.
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Build, break, make. Roots about building, breaking, joining, and making things.
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