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OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

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OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

Using what you know about word parts, which of the following words means the act of loving death? (5 points) Necrophilia Necrotic Necroism Necrology

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes.

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

Is it A or B?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Necro is the prefix for death. Just figure out what the suffixes mean and you'll have your answer. -philia: morbid fondness of, abnormal liking -tic: a persistent behavioral trait; personal quirk. -ism: a theory -logy: the study of...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It is A I did some research and asked my older sister who is in college

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

Yes, but see I was confused because I looked up the definition for Necrophilia and Necrotic and the definitions seemed the same...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A is correct

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

Ok thanks. :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

np

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