Question

cred = \believe\
cret = \grow\
en- = \to cause to\
in- =
ot\
-less = \without\
-ous = \full of\

what is the definition of the word incredulous, based on its parts?

( )
ot without growth\
( ) \causing belief\
( ) \without causing growth\
( ) \full of disbelief\

Explanation:

Analyze the morphological components of the word "incredulous"

• Prefix: \(in-\) = "not"
• Root: \(cred\) = "believe"
• Suffix: \(-ous\) = "full of"

Combine the meanings of the word parts

• Combining "not" + "believe" + "full of" yields "full of disbelief" (or "full of not believing").

Match with the given multiple-choice options

• "not without growth" (incorrect)
• "causing belief" (incorrect)
• "without causing growth" (incorrect)
• "full of disbelief" (correct)

Answer:

• "not without growth"
• "causing belief"
• "without causing growth"
• "full of disbelief" (Correct answer)