Question

how would a student justify inferring that \indigenous\ means \originating in a particular region\?

the word root \gen\ means \earth,\ and the suffix \-ous\ means \someone who does something.\

the word root \gen\ means \birth,\ and the suffix \-ous\ means \having the quality of something.\

the word root \gen\ means \body,\ and the suffix \-ous\ means \the state or condition of something.\

the word root \gen\ means
ule,\ and the suffix \-ous\ means \being filled up with something.\

Explanation:

To justify the meaning of "indigenous", we analyze word parts:

1. The root "gen" in Latin-based words means "birth" (relating to origin).
2. The suffix "-ous" creates an adjective meaning "having the quality of".

Combining these, "indigenous" relates to having the quality of originating (being born) in a particular region, matching the inferred definition.

Answer:

The word root "gen" means "birth," and the suffix "-ous" means "having the quality of something."