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The root word is interest. The dis- prefix indicates separation or reversal. The -ed suffix just indicates past tense.

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10mo ago

The root word for "disinterested" is "interest." The prefix "dis-" is often used to indicate a reverse or negative action, in this case meaning "not interested" or unbiased.

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