ACL Greek-English Derivatives Flashcards
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clerical
klēros (lot, legacy)
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ion
eimi, i- (to go)
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sthenography
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
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autograph
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
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surgery
cheir (hand)
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diptera
petannymai, pte- (to fly)
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melodrama
melos (limb, musical phrase, melody)
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hour
hōra (period of time, hour)
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museum
Mousa (Muse, one of nine art-inspiring goddesses)
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hyena
hys, hyos (a swine, pig)
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layman
laos (the people)
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philosophic
philos (dear, beloved, loving)
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idolatrous
idein, eid- (to see)
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psychological
psychē (soul, spirit)
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telephone
phōnē (sound, voice)
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epigram
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
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leprous
lepō (to strip off, peel)
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patriarchal
patēr, -tros (father)
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thyme
thymos (thyme)
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ophthalmia
opsis (oph-) (sight, view)
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economically
nomos (custom, law, principle)
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metaphorical
pherō (phor-) (to bear, carry, bring)
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metrical
metron (measure)
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homily
homos (one and the same)
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chameleon
chamai (on the ground)
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grammarian
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
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history
histōr (learned, acquainted with)
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organism
organon [tool, instrument, organ (of body)]
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lioness
leōn (lion)
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inkstand
kaiō, kau- (to kindle, burn)
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criticise
krinō (to distinguish, decide, judge)
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theorist
theaomai (to behold, contemplate, view as spectator)
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colisseum
kolossos (colossus, gigantic statue)
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colon
kolon (intestine)
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physicist
phyō (to produce, make grow)
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systematize
histēmi, sta-, stē (to stand, to make to stand)
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chronic
chronos (time)
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chaotic
chaos (empty space)
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disaster
astēr (star, blue daisy)
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elephant
elephas, -antos (elephant)
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sepal
skepē (covering, protection)
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dietic
diatia (way of living, diet)
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hysterical
hystera (womb)
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isoceles
skelos (leg)
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centralize
kenteō (to prick, stab)
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ecclesiastical
kaleō, klē- (to call, summon)
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anonymous
onoma, onyma (name, word)
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dysentery
endon (inward)
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cyanogen
kyanos (dark-blue enamel)
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photography
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
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analytical
lyō (to loose, dissolve)
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encomium
kōmos (merry-making, band of revelers)
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polytheist
polys (much, many)
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oceanic
Okeanos (the great outward sea)
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plum
proumnon (plum)
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eunuch
eunē (bed)
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calmly
kaiō, kau- (to kindle, burn)
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colossus
kolossos (colossus, gigantic statue)
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hermit
erēmos (lonely)
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iambic
iambos (iambus, measure in poetry)
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cubic
kybos (cube)
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chamberlain
kamara (vaulted chamber)
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centimeter
metron (measure)
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ethical
ēthos [custom, (moral) character]
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syncopate
koptō, kom- (to strike, chop off)
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epitome
temnō, tom- [cut (up), divide]
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apse
haptō (to fasten, attach)
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parallelogram
allos (another)
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stoma
stoma, -atos (mouth, opening)
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canonize
kanōn (rod, rule, standard)
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devilish
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
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lexicographer
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
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cathartic
katharos (clean)
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ecclesiastic
kaleō, klē- (to call, summon)
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atheism
theos (a god, deity)
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impolitic
polis (city, state)
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schoolroom
scholē [leisure, (free time for) study, school]
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automatically
autos (self)
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catholic
holos (whole)
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chronicler
chronos (time)
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stuffing (n.)
styppē (tow, oakum)
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chambermaid
kamara (vaulted chamber)
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apoplexy
plēssō (plēg-) (to strike)
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systematic
histēmi, sta-, stē (to stand, to make to stand)
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bottle
pytinē (flask covered with basketry)
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electrode
ēlecktron (amber)
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displacement
platys (wide, broad)
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polytechnic
polys (much, many)
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stenographer
stenos (narrow, close)
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tax
tattō tak- (to array, assess, assign)
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method
hodos (road, way)
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panorama
pas, pant- (every, entire, all)
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rhododendron
dendron (tree)
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dinosaur
sauros (lizard)
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gramophone
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
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comedian
kōmos (merry-making, band of revelers)
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paralyze
lyō (to loose, dissolve)
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colossal
kolossos (colossus, gigantic statue)
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electromotive
ēlecktron (amber)
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poplin
pappas (papa)
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beta
bēta (the second letter of the Greek alphabet)
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psyche
psychē (soul, spirit)
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aconite
akoniton [monkshood (a plant)]
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centigram
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
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automobile
autos (self)
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baseboard
balnō, ba-, bē- (to walk, step)
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sibyl
Sibylla (Sibyl, a prophetess)
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kilo
chilioi (thousand)
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zither
kithara (lyre)
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carrot
karōton (carrot)
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theory
theaomai (to behold, contemplate, view as spectator)
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orphan
orphanos (orphan)
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practically
prattō, prak- (to accomplish, manage, practice)
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mythology
mythos (speech, tale, legend)
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amnesty
mnaomai, mnē- (to be mindful, remember)
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anatomical
temnō, tom- [cut (up), divide]
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tragedy
tragos (he-goat)
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ellipse
leipō, lip- (to leave, be wanting)
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chummy
kamara (vaulted chamber)
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coronet
korōnē (anything curved like a ring or crown)
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canon
kanōn (rod, rule, standard)
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comedy
kōmos (merry-making, band of revelers)
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clerk
klēros (lot, legacy)
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leucocyte
kyō (to contain, be pregnant)
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dynastic
dynamai (to be able, to be powerful)
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static
histēmi, sta-, stē (to stand, to make to stand)
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lithurgy
ergon (work, action)
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iris
iris, -idos (rainbow, iris)
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ethnology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
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monopoly
pōleō (to sell)
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taxation
tattō tak- (to array, assess, assign)
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logic
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
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enthrone
thronos (seat, throne)
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zealous
zēlos (eagerness, jealousy)
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apocalypse
kalyptō (to conceal)
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centrifugal
kenteō (to prick, stab)
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catechism
ēchō (sound, echo)
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taxicab
tattō tak- (to array, assess, assign)
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centaur
Kentauros [Centaur (in mythology)]
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ganglion
ganglion (tumor)
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protein
prōtos (first)
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linoleum
elaia (olive tree)
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anaemia
haima (blood)
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antagonize
agōn (contest, struggle)
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authenticate
autos (self)
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chromatic
chrōma (color)
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hermetical
Hermēs (Hermes, an early Greek teacher of science)
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anarch
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
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upturn
tornos (a carpenter’s compass)
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ethylene
aithēr (ether, clear sky)
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praticioner
prattō, prak- (to accomplish, manage, practice)
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disaster
astēr (star, blue daisy)
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commonplace
platys (wide, broad)
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melodious
aeidō (to sing)
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dethronement
thronos (seat, throne)
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helium
hēlios (sun)
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airline
aēr (lower air)
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parable
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
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inkwell
kaiō, kau- (to kindle, burn)
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towering
tyrris (tower)
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gudgeon
kōbios (a kind of fish)
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pathetic
pathein (to experience, feel suffer)
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holocaust
holos (whole)
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purposely
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
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hyphen
heis, mia, hen (one)
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guitar
kithara (lyre)
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syndicate
dikē (the right, law)
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phrase
phrazō (to show, tell)
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telepathy
pathein (to experience, feel suffer)
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microscopic
mikros (little, small)
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lynx
lynx (lynx)
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genealogical
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
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geological
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
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heroic
hērōs (hero)
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trapezoid
pous, podos (foot)
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harpy
Harpyial (the Snatchers, whirlwinds)
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channel
kanna (reed)
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pancreas
kreas (flesh)
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balustrade
balaustion (flower of wild pomegranate)
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adamantine
damaō (to tame)
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atom
temnō, tom- [cut (up), divide]
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ideally
idein, eid- (to see)
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concentrate
kenteō (to prick, stab)
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ethics
ēthos [custom, (moral) character]
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mathematical
mathein (to learn, study)
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ironic
eirōn (dissembler)
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chrysolite
lithos (stone)
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monk
monos (alone, solitary)
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medal
metallon (mine, metal)
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inorganic
organon [tool, instrument, organ (of body)]
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physician
phyō (to produce, make grow)
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snapdragon
drakōn (dragon, serpent)
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celery
selinon (celery)
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harmonica
harmozō (to fit together, join, tune)
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overturn
tornos (a carpenter’s compass)
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sympathizer
pathein (to experience, feel suffer)
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poetic
poieō (to make, do)
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megaphone
megas (great, large)
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aesthetic
aisthanomal (to feel, perceive)
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medallion
metallon (mine, metal)
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rheostat
rheō, rheu-, rhy- (rho-) (to flow)
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geology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
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symphony
phōnē (sound, voice)
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peony
Paian (Paiōn) (title of god Apollo as healer and deliverer)
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dais
diskos (disk, dish)
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eccentricity
kenteō (to prick, stab)
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erotic
eraō (to love)
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ungovernable
kybernaō (to steer, govern)
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panacea
pas, pant- (every, entire, all)
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iodine
ion (violet)
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theorize
theaomai (to behold, contemplate, view as spectator)
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idiomatic
idios (one’s own, peculiar)
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anthrax
anthrax (charcoal)
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dragon-fly
drakōn (dragon, serpent)
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oily
elaia (olive tree)
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nautilus
naus (ship)
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geometry
gē (earth)
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gram
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
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diarrhoea
rheō, rheu-, rhy- (rho-) (to flow)
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idol
idein, eid- (to see)
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lyric
lyra (lyre)
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metamorphosis
morphē (form, shape)
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oxide
oxys (sharp, keen)
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papist
pappas (papa)
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sardonically
sardonios [bitter, scornful (of laughter)]
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theoretic
theaomai (to behold, contemplate, view as spectator)
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thermal
theromai (to become warm, hot)
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watchtower
tyrris (tower)
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polyp
pous, podos (foot)
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magnetism
Magnētis (lithos) [stone from Magnesia (in northern Greece), magnet]
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energy
ergon (work, action)
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diet
diatia (way of living, diet)
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democracy
dēmos (the people)
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siphon
siphōn (tube, siphon)
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ichneumon
ichnos (track, trace)
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horoscope
hōra (period of time, hour)
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poetry
poieō (to make, do)
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catholicism
holos (whole)
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musical
Mousa (Muse, one of nine art-inspiring goddesses)
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gloze
glōtta, glōssa (tongue)
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gangrene
gangraina (gangrene)
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pyre
pyr (fire)
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rhetorical
erō, rhē [(I shall) speak]
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anchorite
chōreō (to give way, withdraw)
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nemesis
nemō (to assign, allot, drive to pasture)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
meander
Maiandros (Maeander, river in Asia Minor, famous for its windings)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
schoolman
scholē [leisure, (free time for) study, school]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
theology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mass
massō (to knead, press into a mould)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
technocracy
tektōn (tech-) (worker in wood, craftsman)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dramatist
draō (to do, act, perform)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
butterfly
boutryon (butter)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hemoglobin
haima (blood)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
oligarchy
oligos (little, few)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
omega
ōmega (last letter of the Greek alphabet)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
apostasy
histēmi, sta-, stē (to stand, to make to stand)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
crystalline
kryos (icy cold, frost)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
apocryphal
kryptō (to hide)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bracing
brachiōn (the arm)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
popery
pappas (papa)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
analogy
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
crypt
kryptō (to hide)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dynamic
dynamai (to be able, to be powerful)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
economically
oikos (house, household)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
synchronize
chronos (time)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
syncronous
chronos (time)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
electricity
ēlecktron (amber)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bluebottle
pytinē (flask covered with basketry)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sponge
spongos (sponge)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
protoplasm
prōtos (first)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
magically
magos (enchanter, wizard)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
autocratic
autos (self)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dean
deka (ten)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
barbarous
barbaros (foreign, barbarous)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
calomel
kalos (beautiful, fair)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
episcopal
skopeō, skep- (to behold, examine, inspect, consider)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
angelical
angelos (messenger)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
biographical
bios (life)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
prune
proumnon (plum)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hyperbole
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pneumonia
pneō, pneu- (to breathe)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
angelica
angelos (messenger)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
microphone
mikros (little, small)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
erysipeias
ereuthō, eryth- (to make red)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
parchment
Pergamon (Pergamum, city in Asia Minor)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dromedary
dramein, drom- (to run)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
oxygen
oxys (sharp, keen)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
technical
tektōn (tech-) (worker in wood, craftsman)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chorus
choros (dance, choir)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geometrical
gē (earth)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
gymnastic
gymnos (naked)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dialectic
legō, log- (to pick, gather, speak)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
turpentine
terebinthos (terebinth-tree)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chrysolite
chrysos (gold)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
episode
hodos (road, way)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sphinx
Sphinx (Sphinx)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
methylene
methy (wine)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geographic
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
antagonist
agōn (contest, struggle)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
typewriter
typos (tymp-) (a blow, mark, type)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tripod
treis, tria (three)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hero
hērōs (hero)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
becalm
kaiō, kau- (to kindle, burn)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
telescope
skopeō, skep- (to behold, examine, inspect, consider)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
despotism
despotēs (master, lord)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
polytheism
polys (much, many)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
conifer
kōnos (pine-cone)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monarchist
monos (alone, solitary)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hellebore
helleboros (hellebore)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ornithologist
ornis, ornith- (bird)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
paradoxical
dokeō, dox- (to think, have an opinion)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
telephone
tēle (at a distance, far away)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
conical
kōnos (pine-cone)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
oread
oros (mountain)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
motorcycle
kyklos (ring, circle)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
electrode
hodos (road, way)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
oil
elaia (olive tree)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diabolic
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
alphabet
alpha (alpha, the first letter of the Greek alphabet)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pseudo
pseudō (to deceive)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
antiseptic
sēpō (to make rotten)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
buttercup
boutryon (butter)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mythological
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
paper
papyros (papyrus)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
massive
massō (to knead, press into a mould)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
theatrical
theaomai (to behold, contemplate, view as spectator)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bedchamber
kamara (vaulted chamber)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
spherical
sphaira (ball, hollow sphere, globe)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hierarchy
hieros (holy, sacred)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
topographical
topos (a place, position)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
panic-striker
Pan (Pan, fear-spreading god of woods and flocks)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
epicure
Epikouros (Epicurus, a Greek philosopher)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ironical
eirōn (dissembler)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
airplane
aēr (lower air)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
priestly
presbys (old)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rhyme
rheō, rheu-, rhy- (rho-) (to flow)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
gerographically
gē (earth)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
grotesque
kryptō (to hide)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pain
poinē (penalty)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
kilometer
metron (measure)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mandrake
mandragoras (mandrake)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sycamore
sykomoros (sycamore-fig)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diagnosis
gignōskō, gnō (to come to know, recognize)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phial
phialē (vessel, bowl)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
apotheosis
theos (a god, deity)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
lily
leiron (lily)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
emphatic
phainō, phan- (to show, make appear, bring to light)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mechanically
mēchos (means, contrivance)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
postcard
chartēs (roll of papyrus, sheet of paper)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
epic
epos [word (pl. epic poetry)]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
academic
akadēmia (academy, called after Akademos, a demigod)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
theoretical
theaomai (to behold, contemplate, view as spectator)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
priest
presbys (old)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chestnut
kastanon (chestnut-tree)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
microphone
phōnē (sound, voice)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
philanthropist
anthrōpos (man)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pectin
pēgnymi (to stick, to make stiff)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
electrical
ēlecktron (amber)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
astronomy
astēr (star, blue daisy)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
petrify
petra (rock, stone)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chaos
chaos (empty space)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
oxalic
oxys (sharp, keen)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rebound
bombos (a booming, humming)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
distich
dis (twice)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hemorrhage
haima (blood)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
euphony
eu (well)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rhino
rhis, rhin- (nose, snout)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monarchical
monos (alone, solitary)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mystery
myō (to close, be shut)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chimera
Chimaira (Chimaera, a fir-breathing monster)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
plaza
platys (wide, broad)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
policeman
polis (city, state)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
laconic
Lakōn, -ōnos (a Laconian, Spartan)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cistern
kistē (basket, box)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
papacy
pappas (papa)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
prophet
phēmi (to say, speak)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
metaphysics
phyō (to produce, make grow)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
clinic
klinō (to bend, make slope, make recline)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
impracticed
prattō, prak- (to accomplish, manage, practice)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
asp
aspis (shield, asp, Egyptian cobra)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tune
teinō, ten-, ta-, ton- (to stretch out, strain)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
asparagus
asparagos (asparagus)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
churchyard
kyros (supreme power, authority)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
spasmodic
spaō (to draw, pluck, tear)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
painstaking
poinē (penalty)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
artery
artēria (windpipe, artery)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
epaulet
spathē (broad blade)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cactus
kaktos (cactus)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pathetically
pathein (to experience, feel suffer)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
peripatetic
patos (way, path)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monotony
teinō, ten-, ta-, ton- (to stretch out, strain)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
oxygen
genos, gon- (race, offsping, kind)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
psalmist
psallō [to pluck, play (the lyre)]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
composure
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cynically
kyōn, kynos (dog, a Cynic philosopher)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pharmacy
pharmakon (drug, pharmacy)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cope
kolaphos (blow, stroke)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
re-echo
ēchō (sound, echo)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tantalize
Tantalos (Tantalus, son of Zeus, severely punished)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aeronaut
naus (ship)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
periodic
hodos (road, way)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cylinder
kylindō (to roll)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
impose
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
neurotic
neuron [sinew (pl. nerves)]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
academy
akadēmia (academy, called after Akademos, a demigod)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
agaric
agarikon (a kind of tree fungus)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
archangel
angelos (messenger)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phosphorous
pherō (phor-) (to bear, carry, bring)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cardboard
chartēs (roll of papyrus, sheet of paper)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
microscope
skopeō, skep- (to behold, examine, inspect, consider)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
orchestral
orcheomai (to dance)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
amphibious
bios (life)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geometry
metron (measure)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bracelet
brachiōn (the arm)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
paroxysm
oxys (sharp, keen)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
metric
metron (measure)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stalactite
stalassō, stalak- (to let drop)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
banjo
pandoura (a three-stringed lute)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
atomizer
temnō, tom- [cut (up), divide]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
analogous
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rhetorician
erō, rhē [(I shall) speak]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
democracy
krateō (to rule, control)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pentagon
gōnia (corner, angle)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bombardment
bombos (a booming, humming)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
protocol
kolla (glue)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
historical
histōr (learned, acquainted with)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pathology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ptomaine
piptō, ptō (to fall)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
neophyte
neos (new, fresh)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
crocodile
krokodeilos (lizard, crocodile)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monolog
monos (alone, solitary)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cemetery
koimaō (to put to sleep)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
harmonious
harmozō (to fit together, join, tune)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
turret
tyrris (tower)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
barbaric
barbaros (foreign, barbarous)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dynamo
dynamai (to be able, to be powerful)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
psalm
psallō [to pluck, play (the lyre)]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
symmetry
metron (measure)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
imposing
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
placer
platys (wide, broad)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
disbursement
byrsa (the hide)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tyrannous
tyrannos (absolute ruler)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
nitrogenous
nitron (sodium carbonate)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
microbe
mikros (little, small)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
gymnasium
gymnos (naked)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
philosophize
sophos (clever, wise, learned)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
calamus
kalamos (reed, sweet flag)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
photography
phōs, phōt- (light)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sac
sakkos [sack (cloth)]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cordage
chordē (gut, string, chord)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pheasant
Phasis (Phasis, river in Colchis on the Black Sea)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
philosopher
sophos (clever, wise, learned)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
vial
phialē (vessel, bowl)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hippopotamus
hippos (horse)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
schoolmaster
scholē [leisure, (free time for) study, school]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cynosure
oura (tall)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
christening
chriō (to rub, annoint)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
synthetic
tithēmi, the-, thē (to put, place)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
herculean
Hēraklēs [Heracles (Hercules), Greek hero famous for his strength]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pea
pisos (pea)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stopper
styppē (tow, oakum)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
synopsis
opsis (oph-) (sight, view)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
emporium
peraō (to pass through, traverse)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
grot
kryptō (to hide)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stuff
styppē (tow, oakum)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
scandalous
skandalon (trap, offense)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
overtone
teinō, ten-, ta-, ton- (to stretch out, strain)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stereotype
stereos (firm, solid)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
eccentric
kenteō (to prick, stab)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
acropolis
akros (topmost)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
oxidation
oxys (sharp, keen)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phosphorous
phōs, phōt- (light)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
canvass
kannabis (hemp)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
genealogy
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
polygamy
polys (much, many)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
enigmatic
ainos (fable, riddle)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
paprika
peperi (pepper)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
elegaic
elegos [song (of mourning)]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
toll
telos [accomplishment, duty, tax; (pl.) religious rites, mysteries]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phosphate
phōs, phōt- (light)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cannonade
kanna (reed)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dipthong
dis (twice)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
emery
smyris (emery-powder)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
idealistic
idein, eid- (to see)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bronchial
bronchos (windpipe, throat)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phenomena
phainō, phan- (to show, make appear, bring to light)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
democrat
krateō (to rule, control)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
music
Mousa (Muse, one of nine art-inspiring goddesses)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
midair
aēr (lower air)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geranium
geranos [crane (bird)]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
scorpion
skorpios (scorpion)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
nomadic
nemō (to assign, allot, drive to pasture)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bacterial
baktērion (staff, cane)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anthropoid
anthrōpos (man)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cranium
kara, kra- (head)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
trimeter
metron (measure)
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bromide
brōmos (a smell, stink)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
lexicographer
legō, log- (to pick, gather, speak)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
thymus
thymos (thyme)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
necromancer
mainomai, man- (to rage, to be beside oneself)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
marguerite
margaron (pearl)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
machine
mēchos (means, contrivance)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
heroics
hērōs (hero)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
governmental
kybernaō (to steer, govern)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
alms
eleos (pity, mercy)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
basil
basileus (king)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
reorganization
organon [tool, instrument, organ (of body)]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
biological
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
psychological
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
magnesium
Magnētis (lithos) [stone from Magnesia (in northern Greece), magnet]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
colic
kolon (intestine)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
boxwood
pyxos [box (a shrub)]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
microscopic
skopeō, skep- (to behold, examine, inspect, consider)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sardonic
sardonios [bitter, scornful (of laughter)]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
climate
klinō (to bend, make slope, make recline)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hygienic
hygiēs (healthy)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
frenzy
phrēn (midriff, mind)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
porosity
peraō (to pass through, traverse)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
philosophically
philos (dear, beloved, loving)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monoxide
oxys (sharp, keen)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
magnetic
Magnētis (lithos) [stone from Magnesia (in northern Greece), magnet]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rheumatism
rheō, rheu-, rhy- (rho-) (to flow)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
polarize
pelō (-omai); (pol-) (to be in motion)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rhapsody
rhaptō (to sew together, unite)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
characteristic
charasmō, charak- (to engrave, mark)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stomate
stoma, -atos (mouth, opening)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pedant
pais, paid- (child)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monolith
monos (alone, solitary)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dilemma
lambanō, lab-, lēp-, lēm- (to take, seize, assume)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aircraft
aēr (lower air)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
punish
poinē (penalty)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
epidermis
derō (to skin, flay)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
polar
pelō (-omai); (pol-) (to be in motion)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
economy
nomos (custom, law, principle)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
emetic
emeō (to throw up, vomit)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
kilogram
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
birthplace
platys (wide, broad)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
despot
despotēs (master, lord)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
schism
schizō (to split, divide)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
entomb
tymbos (tomb, grave)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
optic
opsis (oph-) (sight, view)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chloroform
chlōros (light green)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cyanide
kyanos (dark-blue enamel)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monastery
monos (alone, solitary)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hecatomb
bous (bull, ox, cow)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hemisphere
sphaira (ball, hollow sphere, globe)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
entomology
temnō, tom- [cut (up), divide]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
talented
talanton (balance, unit of weight or money)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
detour
tornos (a carpenter’s compass)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
economics
oikos (house, household)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
demonology
daimōn (inferior deity, demon)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
intoxicate
toxon [bow; (pl.) bow and arrows (sometimes poisoned)]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
barbarism
barbaros (foreign, barbarous)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
composed
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
metallurgical
metallon (mine, metal)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
turnkey
tornos (a carpenter’s compass)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
idiom
idios (one’s own, peculiar)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stoicism
stoa (a roofed colonade, the school of the Stoic philosophers)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cataclysm
klyzō (to wash away)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
laudanum
lēdon (a shrub from which gum exudes)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sociology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pedantry
pais, paid- (child)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rheostat
histēmi, sta-, stē (to stand, to make to stand)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
liturgy
laos (the people)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
metallurgical
ergon (work, action)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
biographer
bios (life)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aristocrat
aristos (best)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
platter
platys (wide, broad)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stigmatic
stizō, stig- (to tattoo, mark)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
physical
phyō (to produce, make grow)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
triad
treis, tria (three)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
charter
chartēs (roll of papyrus, sheet of paper)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pathology
pathein (to experience, feel suffer)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
metalloid
metallon (mine, metal)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
blame
phēmi (to say, speak)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
acrobatic
balnō, ba-, bē- (to walk, step)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
theatric
theaomai (to behold, contemplate, view as spectator)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
heroine
hērōs (hero)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
coral
korallion [(red) coral]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
historically
histōr (learned, acquainted with)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pantheon
theos (a god, deity)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chest
kistē (basket, box)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
logical
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
practiced
prattō, prak- (to accomplish, manage, practice)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cosmos
kosmos (order, universe, ornament)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anther
anthos (blossom, flower)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
fantastical
phainō, phan- (to show, make appear, bring to light)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
polygon
gōnia (corner, angle)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
apologetic
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
arterial
artēria (windpipe, artery)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hydrochloric
chlōros (light green)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
etymology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
epistolary
stellō (stol-) (to make ready, send)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geographical
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diplomatist
diploos (twofold)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
kilometer
chilioi (thousand)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pyramidal
pyramis (pyramid)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
emblem
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hydrometer
hydōr (water)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
genealogical
genos, gon- (race, offsping, kind)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
fancy
phainō, phan- (to show, make appear, bring to light)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aristocrat
krateō (to rule, control)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
marmalade
meli (honey)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hermitage
erēmos (lonely)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
coppery
Kypros (island of Cypros, ancient source of copper)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
disk
diskos (disk, dish)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
orthodox
orthos (straight, right, correct)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sympathetically
pathein (to experience, feel suffer)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ecyclopedic
pais, paid- (child)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
architect
tektōn (tech-) (worker in wood, craftsman)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
center
kenteō (to prick, stab)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
turnspit
tornos (a carpenter’s compass)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geography
gē (earth)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
economic
nomos (custom, law, principle)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
metal
metallon (mine, metal)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
astronomical
astēr (star, blue daisy)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
historic
histōr (learned, acquainted with)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
logarithm
arithmos (number)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
telescopic
tēle (at a distance, far away)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hypotenuse
teinō, ten-, ta-, ton- (to stretch out, strain)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tigress
tigris (tiger)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
horoscope
skopeō, skep- (to behold, examine, inspect, consider)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
athletics
athlos [contest (in war or sport)]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
evangelist
eu (well)
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archipelago
pelagos (sea)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
idealism
idein, eid- (to see)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
musician
Mousa (Muse, one of nine art-inspiring goddesses)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hyacinth
hyakinthos (wild hyacinth)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
atmosphere
atmos (steam)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
melon
mēlon (apple, any tree fruit)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
transatlantic
Atlas, -antos (Atlas, a giant, pillar of heaven)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
squirrel
oura (tall)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
scandal
skandalon (trap, offense)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
kaleidoscope
idein, eid- (to see)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
photoplay
phōs, phōt- (light)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cholera
cholē (gall, bile)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
paragraph
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diagram
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
orphanage
orphanos (orphan)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
milligram
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
repine
poinē (penalty)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
nectar
nektar (nectar, the wine of the gods)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
machinery
mēchos (means, contrivance)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
photographer
phōs, phōt- (light)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hector
Hektor (Hector, defender of Troy)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
telegram
tēle (at a distance, far away)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
exodus
hodos (road, way)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
practical
prattō, prak- (to accomplish, manage, practice)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cyst
kyō (to contain, be pregnant)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diplomat
diploos (twofold)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
baptismal
baptō (to dip)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sthenographer
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sophistry
sophos (clever, wise, learned)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
inkhorn
kaiō, kau- (to kindle, burn)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
electrolytic
lyō (to loose, dissolve)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
truck
trechō (to run, move quickly)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hydrant
hydōr (water)
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synthesis
tithēmi, the-, thē (to put, place)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
scholastic
scholē [leisure, (free time for) study, school]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
photograph
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
microcosm
kosmos (order, universe, ornament)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
empyrean
pyr (fire)
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heroism
hērōs (hero)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ostracism
ostrakon [earthen vessel, potsherd (used in voting)]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
zoo
zaō, (zō) (to live)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
gypsy
Aigyptos (Egypt)
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caravel
karabos (beetle, light ship)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
panorama
horaō (to see)
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chronological
chronos (time)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
entomology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
idiocy
idios (one’s own, peculiar)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
automaton
autos (self)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diaper
aspros [rough, (later) white]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
metropolis
polis (city, state)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
zephyr
Zephyros (westerly wind)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
demon
daimōn (inferior deity, demon)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
zoological
zaō, (zō) (to live)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
glossary
glōtta, glōssa (tongue)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
logically
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
gym
gymnos (naked)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
despotic
despotēs (master, lord)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
archiepiscopal
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
daffodil
asphodelos (asphodel, daffodil)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aether
aithēr (ether, clear sky)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
voltmeter
metron (measure)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
harmonic
harmozō (to fit together, join, tune)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
basement
balnō, ba-, bē- (to walk, step)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hypothesis
tithēmi, the-, thē (to put, place)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tympanum
typos (tymp-) (a blow, mark, type)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
government
kybernaō (to steer, govern)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
philosophic
sophos (clever, wise, learned)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
purplish
porphyra [purplefish, purple (dye)]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ironically
eirōn (dissembler)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
idea
idein, eid- (to see)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
acrobat
balnō, ba-, bē- (to walk, step)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pyorrhea
rheō, rheu-, rhy- (rho-) (to flow)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
opal
opallos (opal)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
olive
elaia (olive tree)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
composedly
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
crystal
kryos (icy cold, frost)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
physic
phyō (to produce, make grow)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ambrosial
brotos (mortal man)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
psychosis
psychē (soul, spirit)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
grammar
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
antipathy
pathein (to experience, feel suffer)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
glycerin
glykys (sweet)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cycle
kyklos (ring, circle)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
supposed
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ocher
ōchros (yellow)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dioxide
oxys (sharp, keen)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
basis
balnō, ba-, bē- (to walk, step)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
martyr
martyr (a witness)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tome
temnō, tom- [cut (up), divide]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
physically
phyō (to produce, make grow)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dramatics
draō (to do, act, perform)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
creamery
chriō (to rub, annoint)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hexameter
metron (measure)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
proem
oimos (way, road)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anarchist
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
replacement
platys (wide, broad)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cosmogony
kosmos (order, universe, ornament)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
talent
talanton (balance, unit of weight or money)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geographer
gē (earth)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sarcophagus
sarx, sark- (flesh)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
autobiography
autos (self)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pelican
pelekan (pelican)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
graphic
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tragedian
tragos (he-goat)
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patriarchal
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
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grotto
kryptō (to hide)
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dietary
diatia (way of living, diet)
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chronically
chronos (time)
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criticism
krinō (to distinguish, decide, judge)
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baptism
baptō (to dip)
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theologian
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
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metropolitan
mētēr (mother)
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sarcasm
sarx, sark- (flesh)
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cathedral
hezomai, hed- (to sit)
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economical
oikos (house, household)
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diptheria
diphthera (skin, hide)
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calomel
melas (black)
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deanery
deka (ten)
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strap
strephō, stroph- (to turn about, twist)
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box
pyxos [box (a shrub)]
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thermometer
metron (measure)
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cyclist
kyklos (ring, circle)
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antidote
didōmi, do- (to give)
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technocracy
krateō (to rule, control)
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botanical
boskō, bot- (to feed)
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graft
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
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calmness
kaiō, kau- (to kindle, burn)
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choir
choros (dance, choir)
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esoteric
eisō (within, inside)
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cypress
kyparissos (cypress)
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cryptic
kryptō (to hide)
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agate
achatēs (agate)
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technic
tektōn (tech-) (worker in wood, craftsman)
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diagnose
gignōskō, gnō (to come to know, recognize)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
disposal
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
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sack
sakkos [sack (cloth)]
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mage
magos (enchanter, wizard)
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biblical
biblos (bark of the papyrus, book)
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monolith
lithos (stone)
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martyrdom
martyr (a witness)
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spongy
spongos (sponge)
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diocesan
oikos (house, household)
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clergy
klēros (lot, legacy)
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architect
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
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psalmody
psallō [to pluck, play (the lyre)]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
deleterious
dēleomai (to hurt, damage)
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archeological
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
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lyceum
Lykeios (epithet of god Apollo)
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palladium
Pallas, -ados (Pallas Athene)
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polemical
polemos (war)
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electrify
ēlecktron (amber)
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presuppose
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
archiepiscopal
skopeō, skep- (to behold, examine, inspect, consider)
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dimity
mitos (thread)
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frenzied
phrēn (midriff, mind)
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problem
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
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authentic
autos (self)
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buff
boubalos (an African antelope)
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democratic
dēmos (the people)
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ascetic
askeō (to exercise, train)
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megaphone
phōnē (sound, voice)
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micrometer
mikros (little, small)
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stigma
stizō, stig- (to tattoo, mark)
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anathematize
tithēmi, the-, thē (to put, place)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
climatic
klinō (to bend, make slope, make recline)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
endosperm
speirō, sper- (spor-) [to sow, seed, scatter (like seed)]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tragic
tragos (he-goat)
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phraseology
phrazō (to show, tell)
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epitaph
thaptō, taph- (to bury)
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emphatically
phainō, phan- (to show, make appear, bring to light)
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heterodoxy
dokeō, dox- (to think, have an opinion)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
axiom
axios (worthy, proper)
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tuneful
teinō, ten-, ta-, ton- (to stretch out, strain)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
buffalo
boubalos (an African antelope)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
apathy
pathein (to experience, feel suffer)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
paean
Paian (Paiōn) (title of god Apollo as healer and deliverer)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
philanthropy
philos (dear, beloved, loving)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geometric
gē (earth)
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thorax
thōrax, thorak- (breast-plate, part covered by it)
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hyaline
hyalos (crystal, glass)
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thermometer
theromai (to become warm, hot)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
lyrical
lyra (lyre)
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unchristian
chriō (to rub, annoint)
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electrolyte
lyō (to loose, dissolve)
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analysis
lyō (to loose, dissolve)
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dram
drassomai, drach- (to grasp)
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rhetoric
erō, rhē [(I shall) speak]
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architrave
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hectic
echō, hek, schē-, och- (to have, hold)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
melancholy
melas (black)
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philological
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diphthong
phthengomai, phthong- (to utter a sound)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cochlea
kochlos (a snail with a spiral shell)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ecole
scholē [leisure, (free time for) study, school]
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mechanism
mēchos (means, contrivance)
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attune
teinō, ten-, ta-, ton- (to stretch out, strain)
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characterize
charasmō, charak- (to engrave, mark)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hypocritical
krinō (to distinguish, decide, judge)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hymen
hymēn (membrane; Hymen, god of marriage)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rheumatic
rheō, rheu-, rhy- (rho-) (to flow)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
jealousy
zēlos (eagerness, jealousy)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
graph
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
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slanderous
skandalon (trap, offense)
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planetary
planē (a wandering)
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cynic
kyōn, kynos (dog, a Cynic philosopher)
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organ
organon [tool, instrument, organ (of body)]
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philanthropist
philos (dear, beloved, loving)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
palaver
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tuneless
teinō, ten-, ta-, ton- (to stretch out, strain)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pigmy
pyx (with the clenched fist)
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basal
balnō, ba-, bē- (to walk, step)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
topography
topos (a place, position)
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intepose
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ideal
idein, eid- (to see)
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idyl
idein, eid- (to see)
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sympathy
pathein (to experience, feel suffer)
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elixer
xēros (dry, harsh)
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aria
aēr (lower air)
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timbre
typos (tymp-) (a blow, mark, type)
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asphodel
asphodelos (asphodel, daffodil)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hourly
hōra (period of time, hour)
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turner
tornos (a carpenter’s compass)
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hydra
hydōr (water)
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misanthrope
misos (hatred)
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bigamy
gamos (wedding, marriage)
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phone
phōnē (sound, voice)
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cosmopolitan
kosmos (order, universe, ornament)
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menthol
mintha [mint (plant)]
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aphorism
horos (boundary)
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parallel
allos (another)
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pyx
pyxos [box (a shrub)]
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epidermal
derō (to skin, flay)
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central
kenteō (to prick, stab)
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biologist
bios (life)
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anatomize
temnō, tom- [cut (up), divide]
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patriotic
patēr, -tros (father)
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octagon
gōnia (corner, angle)
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hydrochloric
hydōr (water)
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ammonia
Ammōn (Ammon, the Libyan Zeus)
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sternum
sternon (breast, chest)
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paralysis
lyō (to loose, dissolve)
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hilarious
hilaros (cheerful)
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soar
aura (breeze)
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brassiere
brachiōn (the arm)
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corolla
korōnē (anything curved like a ring or crown)
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presbyter
presbys (old)
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antagonistic
agōn (contest, struggle)
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meter
metron (measure)
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necromancer
nekros (corpse)
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ornithologist
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
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dialect
legō, log- (to pick, gather, speak)
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orchestra
orcheomai (to dance)
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scepticism
skopeō, skep- (to behold, examine, inspect, consider)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
typewritten
typos (tymp-) (a blow, mark, type)
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physiology
phyō (to produce, make grow)
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didactic
didaskō, didak- (to teach)
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indispose
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
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astrologer
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
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encyclopedic
kyklos (ring, circle)
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stop
styppē (tow, oakum)
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biography
bios (life)
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baptistry
baptō (to dip)
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irony
eirōn (dissembler)
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fantastic
phainō, phan- (to show, make appear, bring to light)
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hydrangea
angos (a vessel of any kind)
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plutocrat
ploutos (wealth)
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synagogue
agō, ēg- (to lead, bring)
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decade
deka (ten)
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pneumatic
pneō, pneu- (to breathe)
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graphite
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
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hydraulic
aulos (pipe, tube)
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academical
akadēmia (academy, called after Akademos, a demigod)
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schedule
schizō (to split, divide)
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phosphoric
pherō (phor-) (to bear, carry, bring)
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proposal
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
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phonograph
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
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sophisticated
sophos (clever, wise, learned)
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patriot
patēr, -tros (father)
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syringe
syrinx, syring- (shepard’s pipe, anything pipe-shaped)
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climax
klinō (to bend, make slope, make recline)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
centralization
kenteō (to prick, stab)
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grafter
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
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coffer
kophinos (basket)
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hymn
hymnos (hymn)
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open-air
aēr (lower air)
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quire
choros (dance, choir)
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vaseline
elaia (olive tree)
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rime
rheō, rheu-, rhy- (rho-) (to flow)
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isotherme
isos (equal)
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automatic
autos (self)
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astrology
astēr (star, blue daisy)
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scandalmonger
skandalon (trap, offense)
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treasure
thēsauros (store, treasure)
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tricycle
kyklos (ring, circle)
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hyperbolic
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
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churchwarden
kyros (supreme power, authority)
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oyster
ostre(i)on (oyster)
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archaic
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
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rhododendron
rhodon (rose)
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chlorophyll
chlōros (light green)
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philanthropic
anthrōpos (man)
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pantomime
pas, pant- (every, entire, all)
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aura
aura (breeze)
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ammonite
Ammōn (Ammon, the Libyan Zeus)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
eunuch
echō, hek, schē-, och- (to have, hold)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
halcyon
alkyōn (kingfisher)
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psychology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
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parlor
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
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massage
massō (to knead, press into a mould)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cyclopedia
pais, paid- (child)
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terminology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
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dethrone
thronos (seat, throne)
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pedagogue
agō, ēg- (to lead, bring)
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geographical
gē (earth)
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italic
Italia (Italy)
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technician
tektōn (tech-) (worker in wood, craftsman)
From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aegis
aigis (shield, aegis)
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bimetallic
metallon (mine, metal)
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phlegm
phlegō (to burn, inflame)
