ACL Greek-English Derivatives Dictionary Flashcards
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ebon
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ebenos (ebony)
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talisman
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telos [accomplishment, duty, tax; (pl.) religious rites, mysteries]
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poesy
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poieō (to make, do)
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chronology
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logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
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physiology
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logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
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mechanic
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mēchos (means, contrivance)
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diameter
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metron (measure)
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prognostic
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gignōskō, gnō (to come to know, recognize)
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clerical
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klēros (lot, legacy)
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ion
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eimi, i- (to go)
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anthropologist
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anthrōpos (man)
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papal
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pappas (papa)
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psalter
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psallō [to pluck, play (the lyre)]
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nectarine
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nektar (nectar, the wine of the gods)
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sthenography
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graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
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mathematician
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mathein (to learn, study)
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polygamy
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gamos (wedding, marriage)
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autograph
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graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
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surgery
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cheir (hand)
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diptera
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petannymai, pte- (to fly)
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melodrama
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melos (limb, musical phrase, melody)
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astrological
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astēr (star, blue daisy)
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athletic
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athlos [contest (in war or sport)]
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problematical
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ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
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buttery (adj.)
boutryon (butter)
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elastic
elaunō, ela- (to drive, propel)
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hour
hōra (period of time, hour)
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amphibian
bios (life)
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scanadlize
skandalon (trap, offense)
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sceptical
skopeō, skep- (to behold, examine, inspect, consider)
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strategic
stratos (army)
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museum
Mousa (Muse, one of nine art-inspiring goddesses)
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dinosaur
deinos (terrible, powerful)
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periodical
hodos (road, way)
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hyena
hys, hyos (a swine, pig)
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austere
aous (dry, exhausted)
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apathetic
pathein (to experience, feel suffer)
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layman
laos (the people)
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anathema
tithēmi, the-, thē (to put, place)
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philosophic
philos (dear, beloved, loving)
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idolatrous
idein, eid- (to see)
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atrophy
trephō, troph- (to feed, nourish)
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psychological
psychē (soul, spirit)
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compatriot
patēr, -tros (father)
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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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atmospheric
atmos (steam)
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typically
typos (tymp-) (a blow, mark, type)
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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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mystify
myō (to close, be shut)
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economically
nomos (custom, law, principle)
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metaphorical
pherō (phor-) (to bear, carry, bring)
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airport
aēr (lower air)
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cord
chordē (gut, string, chord)
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stomacher
stoma, -atos (mouth, opening)
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oxidize
oxys (sharp, keen)
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philology
philos (dear, beloved, loving)
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cygnet
kyknos (swan)
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lamp
lampō (to give light, shine)
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metrical
metron (measure)
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pedantry
agō, ēg- (to lead, bring)
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chimerical
Chimaira (Chimaera, a fir-breathing monster)
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periodically
hodos (road, way)
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homily
homos (one and the same)
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chameleon
chamai (on the ground)
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strapping
strephō, stroph- (to turn about, twist)
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governor
kybernaō (to steer, govern)
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philologist
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
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grammarian
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
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history
histōr (learned, acquainted with)
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pedant
agō, ēg- (to lead, bring)
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chart
chartēs (roll of papyrus, sheet of paper)
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penalty
poinē (penalty)
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organism
organon [tool, instrument, organ (of body)]
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photograph
phōs, phōt- (light)
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pew
pous, podos (foot)
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lioness
leōn (lion)
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inkstand
kaiō, kau- (to kindle, burn)
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aerial
aēr (lower air)
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tourney
tornos (a carpenter’s compass)
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criticise
krinō (to distinguish, decide, judge)
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entomologist
temnō, tom- [cut (up), divide]
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theorist
theaomai (to behold, contemplate, view as spectator)
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anthology
anthos (blossom, flower)
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sophomore
sophos (clever, wise, learned)
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canvas
kannabis (hemp)
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colisseum
kolossos (colossus, gigantic statue)
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orthography
orthos (straight, right, correct)
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polity
polis (city, state)
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psychical
psychē (soul, spirit)
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buttery (n.)
pytinē (flask covered with basketry)
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lichen
leichēn (tree-moss)
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pseudonym
onoma, onyma (name, word)
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coupon
kolaphos (blow, stroke)
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colon
kolon (intestine)
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archdeacon
diakonos (servant, official)
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skeptical
skopeō, skep- (to behold, examine, inspect, consider)
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spermatozoon
zaō, (zō) (to live)
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physicist
phyō (to produce, make grow)
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archaeological
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
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philological
philos (dear, beloved, loving)
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mineralogy
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
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glamorous
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
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systematize
histēmi, sta-, stē (to stand, to make to stand)
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chaotic
chaos (empty space)
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chronic
chronos (time)
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disaster
astēr (star, blue daisy)
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enigmatical
ainos (fable, riddle)
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pomp
pempō, pomp- (to send, escort)
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parsley
petra (rock, stone)
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lamplight
lampō (to give light, shine)
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monotonous
monos (alone, solitary)
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elephant
elephas, -antos (elephant)
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aeroplae
aēr (lower air)
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allegorical
agora (assembly, public speaking)
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archaeology
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
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dietic
diatia (way of living, diet)
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sepal
skepē (covering, protection)
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bulb
bolbos (onion)
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atmosphere
sphaira (ball, hollow sphere, globe)
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tone
teinō, ten-, ta-, ton- (to stretch out, strain)
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antithesis
tithēmi, the-, thē (to put, place)
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sympathetical
pathein (to experience, feel suffer)
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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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doxology
dokeō, dox- (to think, have an opinion)
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technology
tektōn (tech-) (worker in wood, craftsman)
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suppose
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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ecclesiastical
kaleō, klē- (to call, summon)
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oleomargarine
margaron (pearl)
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minister
monos (alone, solitary)
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anonymous
onoma, onyma (name, word)
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sandpaper
papyros (papyrus)
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dysentery
endon (inward)
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cyanogen
kyanos (dark-blue enamel)
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melodrama
draō (to do, act, perform)
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monolog
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
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photography
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
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technicality
tektōn (tech-) (worker in wood, craftsman)
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analytical
lyō (to loose, dissolve)
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poetess
poieō (to make, do)
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biography
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
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encomium
kōmos (merry-making, band of revelers)
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paradox
dokeō, dox- (to think, have an opinion)
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tragical
tragos (he-goat)
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penal
poinē (penalty)
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polytheist
polys (much, many)
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dramatic
draō (to do, act, perform)
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oceanic
Okeanos (the great outward sea)
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practicable
prattō, prak- (to accomplish, manage, practice)
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plum
proumnon (plum)
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catarrh
rheō, rheu-, rhy- (rho-) (to flow)
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moly
mōly (moly, a fabulous herb)
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octagon
oktō (eight)
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eunuch
eunē (bed)
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accord
chordē (gut, string, chord)
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strychnine
strychnos (nightshade)
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mustachio
mystax (upper lip, moustache)
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calmly
kaiō, kau- (to kindle, burn)
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economize
oikos (house, household)
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hemisphere
hēmisys, hēmi- (half)
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colossus
kolossos (colossus, gigantic statue)
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parallax
allos (another)
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hermit
erēmos (lonely)
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comedian
aeidō (to sing)
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archeology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
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iambic
iambos (iambus, measure in poetry)
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cubic
kybos (cube)
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emphasis
phainō, phan- (to show, make appear, bring to light)
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syllable
lambanō, lab-, lēp-, lēm- (to take, seize, assume)
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chamberlain
kamara (vaulted chamber)
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uric
ouron (urine)
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panoply
pas, pant- (every, entire, all)
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autocratic
krateō (to rule, control)
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centimeter
metron (measure)
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paraphrase
phrazō (to show, tell)
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ethical
ēthos [custom, (moral) character]
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sycophant
sykon (fig)
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epitome
temnō, tom- [cut (up), divide]
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syncopate
koptō, kom- (to strike, chop off)
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piazza
platys (wide, broad)
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proselyte
ēlthon, ēlython (came, went)
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apse
haptō (to fasten, attach)
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parallelogram
allos (another)
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malarial
aēr (lower air)
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bombshell
bombos (a booming, humming)
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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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autonomous
autos (self)
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characterization
charasmō, charak- (to engrave, mark)
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orthodoxy
dokeō, dox- (to think, have an opinion)
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puzzle
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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monocle
monos (alone, solitary)
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cathartic
katharos (clean)
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azalea
azō (to dry up)
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fireplace
platys (wide, broad)
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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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tyrannic
tyrannos (absolute ruler)
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patriarch
patēr, -tros (father)
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exposure
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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schoolroom
scholē [leisure, (free time for) study, school]
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automatically
autos (self)
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entomologist
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
79
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
shay
hezomai, hed- (to sit)
79
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
catholic
holos (whole)
80
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chronicler
chronos (time)
81
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stuffing (n.)
styppē (tow, oakum)
82
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
systematic
histēmi, sta-, stē (to stand, to make to stand)
82
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chambermaid
kamara (vaulted chamber)
83
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
apoplexy
plēssō (plēg-) (to strike)
85
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
balm
balsamon (balsam tree)
85
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bottle
pytinē (flask covered with basketry)
86
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
electrode
ēlecktron (amber)
87
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hierarchy
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
87
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
astrolabe
astēr (star, blue daisy)
87
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
panic
Pan (Pan, fear-spreading god of woods and flocks)
87
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
displacement
platys (wide, broad)
88
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
polytechnic
polys (much, many)
89
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stenographer
stenos (narrow, close)
90
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tax
tattō tak- (to array, assess, assign)
91
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
demoniac
daimōn (inferior deity, demon)
91
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
method
hodos (road, way)
92
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
panorama
pas, pant- (every, entire, all)
93
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rhododendron
dendron (tree)
94
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
blaspheme
phēmi (to say, speak)
94
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dinosaur
sauros (lizard)
95
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pathetical
pathein (to experience, feel suffer)
95
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
transpose
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
95
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
magnesia
Magnētis (lithos) [stone from Magnesia (in northern Greece), magnet]
95
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
gramophone
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
96
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
delta
delta (the fourth letter in the Greek alphabet)
96
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
truckle
trechō (to run, move quickly)
96
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mimosa
mimos (imitator, actor)
96
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
epicurean
Epikouros (Epicurus, a Greek philosopher)
96
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
comedian
kōmos (merry-making, band of revelers)
97
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bubonic
boubōn (groin)
97
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
penalize
poinē (penalty)
97
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
paralyze
lyō (to loose, dissolve)
98
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
physiological
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
98
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
colossal
kolossos (colossus, gigantic statue)
99
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
practice
prattō, prak- (to accomplish, manage, practice)
99
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
polysyllable
lambanō, lab-, lēp-, lēm- (to take, seize, assume)
99
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
electromotive
ēlecktron (amber)
100
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
poplin
pappas (papa)
101
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
beta
bēta (the second letter of the Greek alphabet)
102
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anise
anison (anise)
102
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
baseboard
balnō, ba-, bē- (to walk, step)
102
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
psyche
psychē (soul, spirit)
103
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aconite
akoniton [monkshood (a plant)]
104
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
centigram
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
105
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
automobile
autos (self)
107
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sibyl
Sibylla (Sibyl, a prophetess)
108
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
kilo
chilioi (thousand)
109
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
autocracy
autos (self)
109
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
symbol
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
109
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
zither
kithara (lyre)
110
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cosmic
kosmos (order, universe, ornament)
110
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
carrot
karōton (carrot)
111
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
theory
theaomai (to behold, contemplate, view as spectator)
112
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anatomical
temnō, tom- [cut (up), divide]
112
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
orphan
orphanos (orphan)
113
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
practically
prattō, prak- (to accomplish, manage, practice)
114
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mythology
mythos (speech, tale, legend)
115
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
amnesty
mnaomai, mnē- (to be mindful, remember)
117
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tragedy
tragos (he-goat)
118
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ellipse
leipō, lip- (to leave, be wanting)
119
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
toxic
toxon [bow; (pl.) bow and arrows (sometimes poisoned)]
119
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bacteriology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
119
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chummy
kamara (vaulted chamber)
120
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
democrat
dēmos (the people)
120
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
zone
zōnē (a girdle)
120
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pole
pelō (-omai); (pol-) (to be in motion)
120
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
coronet
korōnē (anything curved like a ring or crown)
121
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sandal
sandalon (sandal)
121
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
canon
kanōn (rod, rule, standard)
122
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
parliamentary
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
122
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dermis
derō (to skin, flay)
122
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
encyclical
kyklos (ring, circle)
122
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monarch
monos (alone, solitary)
122
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
comedy
kōmos (merry-making, band of revelers)
123
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aristocracy
aristos (best)
123
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pharynx
pharynx (throat, windpipe)
123
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
technology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
123
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monastic
monos (alone, solitary)
123
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
holocaust
kaiō, kau- (to kindle, burn)
123
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
clergyman
klēros (lot, legacy)
123
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
clerk
klēros (lot, legacy)
124
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dynastic
dynamai (to be able, to be powerful)
124
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
leucocyte
kyō (to contain, be pregnant)
126
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
lithurgy
ergon (work, action)
126
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
static
histēmi, sta-, stē (to stand, to make to stand)
128
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
iris
iris, -idos (rainbow, iris)
129
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
zodiac
zaō, (zō) (to live)
129
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bureaucracy
krateō (to rule, control)
129
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ethnology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
130
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monopoly
pōleō (to sell)
131
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
taxation
tattō tak- (to array, assess, assign)
132
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
zealous
zēlos (eagerness, jealousy)
132
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
logic
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
133
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
enthrone
thronos (seat, throne)
135
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
intoxicant
toxon [bow; (pl.) bow and arrows (sometimes poisoned)]
135
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cyclone
kyklos (ring, circle)
135
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
electrolyte
ēlecktron (amber)
135
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
apocalypse
kalyptō (to conceal)
136
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
nautical
naus (ship)
136
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
centrifugal
kenteō (to prick, stab)
137
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
catechism
ēchō (sound, echo)
138
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
botany
boskō, bot- (to feed)
138
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
taxicab
tattō tak- (to array, assess, assign)
139
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
niter
nitron (sodium carbonate)
139
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
centaur
Kentauros [Centaur (in mythology)]
140
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
melody
aeidō (to sing)
140
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
embryonic
bryō (to swell, to teem with)
140
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
typewriting
typos (tymp-) (a blow, mark, type)
140
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ganglion
ganglion (tumor)
141
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
airship
aēr (lower air)
141
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
theology
theos (a god, deity)
141
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
protein
prōtos (first)
142
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
electromagnet
Magnētis (lithos) [stone from Magnesia (in northern Greece), magnet]
142
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
linoleum
elaia (olive tree)
143
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anaemia
haima (blood)
144
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
antagonize
agōn (contest, struggle)
145
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
authenticate
autos (self)
146
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chromatic
chrōma (color)
147
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hermetical
Hermēs (Hermes, an early Greek teacher of science)
148
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anarch
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
149
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
upturn
tornos (a carpenter’s compass)
150
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ethylene
aithēr (ether, clear sky)
151
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
praticioner
prattō, prak- (to accomplish, manage, practice)
152
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
disaster
astēr (star, blue daisy)
153
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dethronement
thronos (seat, throne)
153
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
commonplace
platys (wide, broad)
154
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
melodious
aeidō (to sing)
156
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
helium
hēlios (sun)
157
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
airline
aēr (lower air)
158
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
parable
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
159
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
alphabet
bēta (the second letter of the Greek alphabet)
159
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tapestry
tapēs (carpet)
159
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
attorney
tornos (a carpenter’s compass)
159
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
coronation
korōnē (anything curved like a ring or crown)
159
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cynical
kyōn, kynos (dog, a Cynic philosopher)
159
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
leonine
leōn (lion)
159
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
illogical
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
159
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mechanical
mēchos (means, contrivance)
159
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
eremite
erēmos (lonely)
159
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
inkwell
kaiō, kau- (to kindle, burn)
160
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
towering
tyrris (tower)
161
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
gudgeon
kōbios (a kind of fish)
162
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pathetic
pathein (to experience, feel suffer)
163
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
holocaust
holos (whole)
164
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
balmy
balsamon (balsam tree)
164
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
syndicate
dikē (the right, law)
164
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
purposely
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
165
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hyphen
heis, mia, hen (one)
166
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
guitar
kithara (lyre)
168
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
encyclopedia
pais, paid- (child)
168
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
telepathy
pathein (to experience, feel suffer)
168
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phrase
phrazō (to show, tell)
170
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
septic
sēpō (to make rotten)
170
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bishopric
skopeō, skep- (to behold, examine, inspect, consider)
170
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
microscopic
mikros (little, small)
171
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
comedy
aeidō (to sing)
171
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
gipsy
Aigyptos (Egypt)
171
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bichloride
chlōros (light green)
171
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chloral
chlōros (light green)
171
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
painfully
poinē (penalty)
171
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
lynx
lynx (lynx)
172
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
banister
balaustion (flower of wild pomegranate)
172
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
butler
pytinē (flask covered with basketry)
172
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
genealogical
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
173
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
trapezoid
pous, podos (foot)
173
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geological
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
174
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
heroic
hērōs (hero)
176
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
psychologically
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
176
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
harpy
Harpyial (the Snatchers, whirlwinds)
177
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
adamantine
damaō (to tame)
177
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
channel
kanna (reed)
178
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pancreas
kreas (flesh)
179
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
balustrade
balaustion (flower of wild pomegranate)
181
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
atom
temnō, tom- [cut (up), divide]
182
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chord
chordē (gut, string, chord)
182
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dish
diskos (disk, dish)
182
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
theological
theos (a god, deity)
182
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ideally
idein, eid- (to see)
183
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
symptom
piptō, ptō (to fall)
183
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
concentrate
kenteō (to prick, stab)
184
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ethics
ēthos [custom, (moral) character]
185
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mathematical
mathein (to learn, study)
186
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ironic
eirōn (dissembler)
187
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pantheon
pas, pant- (every, entire, all)
187
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
metaphysical
phyō (to produce, make grow)
187
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
copper
Kypros (island of Cypros, ancient source of copper)
187
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chrysolite
lithos (stone)
188
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sporadic
speirō, sper- (spor-) [to sow, seed, scatter (like seed)]
188
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
jealous
zēlos (eagerness, jealousy)
188
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
compose
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
188
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cymbal
kymbos (cup)
188
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monk
monos (alone, solitary)
189
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dispose
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
189
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
medal
metallon (mine, metal)
190
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
inorganic
organon [tool, instrument, organ (of body)]
191
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dethrone
thronos (seat, throne)
191
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
physician
phyō (to produce, make grow)
192
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
snapdragon
drakōn (dragon, serpent)
193
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
celery
selinon (celery)
194
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aesthetic
aisthanomal (to feel, perceive)
194
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
harmonica
harmozō (to fit together, join, tune)
195
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
overturn
tornos (a carpenter’s compass)
196
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sympathizer
pathein (to experience, feel suffer)
197
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
poetic
poieō (to make, do)
198
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
megaphone
megas (great, large)
200
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
medallion
metallon (mine, metal)
201
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rheostat
rheō, rheu-, rhy- (rho-) (to flow)
202
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
203
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
halcyon
alkyōn (kingfisher)
203
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
peony
Paian (Paiōn) (title of god Apollo as healer and deliverer)
203
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
symphony
phōnē (sound, voice)
205
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dais
diskos (disk, dish)
206
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ammonite
Ammōn (Ammon, the Libyan Zeus)
206
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
philanthropic
anthrōpos (man)
206
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
archaic
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
206
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
churchwarden
kyros (supreme power, authority)
206
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
eccentricity
kenteō (to prick, stab)
207
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
academical
akadēmia (academy, called after Akademos, a demigod)
207
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
theorize
theaomai (to behold, contemplate, view as spectator)
207
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
erotic
eraō (to love)
208
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ungovernable
kybernaō (to steer, govern)
209
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
panacea
pas, pant- (every, entire, all)
210
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
iodine
ion (violet)
212
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
decade
deka (ten)
212
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
fantastic
phainō, phan- (to show, make appear, bring to light)
212
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
idiomatic
idios (one’s own, peculiar)
213
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anthrax
anthrax (charcoal)
214
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
baptistry
baptō (to dip)
214
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dragon-fly
drakōn (dragon, serpent)
215
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
antagonistic
agōn (contest, struggle)
215
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
soar
aura (breeze)
215
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
patriotic
patēr, -tros (father)
215
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
intepose
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
215
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
oily
elaia (olive tree)
216
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
nautilus
naus (ship)
217
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
lyric
lyra (lyre)
217
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geometry
gē (earth)
218
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
gram
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
219
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diarrhoea
rheō, rheu-, rhy- (rho-) (to flow)
220
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
idol
idein, eid- (to see)
222
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
metamorphosis
morphē (form, shape)
223
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
basal
balnō, ba-, bē- (to walk, step)
223
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
palaver
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
223
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
oxide
oxys (sharp, keen)
224
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
papist
pappas (papa)
225
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diet
diatia (way of living, diet)
225
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
watchtower
tyrris (tower)
225
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sardonically
sardonios [bitter, scornful (of laughter)]
226
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
theoretic
theaomai (to behold, contemplate, view as spectator)
227
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
thermal
theromai (to become warm, hot)
229
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
polyp
pous, podos (foot)
230
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
magnetism
Magnētis (lithos) [stone from Magnesia (in northern Greece), magnet]
231
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
energy
ergon (work, action)
233
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
democracy
dēmos (the people)
234
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
siphon
siphōn (tube, siphon)
235
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cynic
kyōn, kynos (dog, a Cynic philosopher)
235
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ichneumon
ichnos (track, trace)
236
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
horoscope
hōra (period of time, hour)
237
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
poetry
poieō (to make, do)
238
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
musical
Mousa (Muse, one of nine art-inspiring goddesses)
238
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
catholicism
holos (whole)
240
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
slanderous
skandalon (trap, offense)
240
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rheumatic
rheō, rheu-, rhy- (rho-) (to flow)
240
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
gloze
glōtta, glōssa (tongue)
241
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ecole
scholē [leisure, (free time for) study, school]
241
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
gangrene
gangraina (gangrene)
242
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
thorax
thōrax, thorak- (breast-plate, part covered by it)
242
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pyre
pyr (fire)
243
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
nemesis
nemō (to assign, allot, drive to pasture)
243
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rhetorical
erō, rhē [(I shall) speak]
244
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anchorite
chōreō (to give way, withdraw)
246
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
buffalo
boubalos (an African antelope)
246
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dramatist
draō (to do, act, perform)
246
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
theology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
246
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
meander
Maiandros (Maeander, river in Asia Minor, famous for its windings)
247
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
schoolman
scholē [leisure, (free time for) study, school]
249
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mass
massō (to knead, press into a mould)
250
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
technocracy
tektōn (tech-) (worker in wood, craftsman)
252
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
butterfly
boutryon (butter)
253
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
synchronize
chronos (time)
253
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hemoglobin
haima (blood)
254
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
oligarchy
oligos (little, few)
255
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
omega
ōmega (last letter of the Greek alphabet)
256
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dynamic
dynamai (to be able, to be powerful)
256
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
apostasy
histēmi, sta-, stē (to stand, to make to stand)
257
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
popery
pappas (papa)
257
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
crystalline
kryos (icy cold, frost)
258
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
apocryphal
kryptō (to hide)
259
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bracing
brachiōn (the arm)
261
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
analogy
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
262
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
crypt
kryptō (to hide)
264
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
economically
oikos (house, household)
266
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
syncronous
chronos (time)
267
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
electricity
ēlecktron (amber)
268
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bluebottle
pytinē (flask covered with basketry)
269
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sponge
spongos (sponge)
270
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phraseology
phrazō (to show, tell)
270
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
protoplasm
prōtos (first)
271
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anathematize
tithēmi, the-, thē (to put, place)
271
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
magically
magos (enchanter, wizard)
272
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
autocratic
autos (self)
273
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
angelica
angelos (messenger)
273
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dean
deka (ten)
274
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
barbarous
barbaros (foreign, barbarous)
275
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
calomel
kalos (beautiful, fair)
276
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
episcopal
skopeō, skep- (to behold, examine, inspect, consider)
277
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
angelical
angelos (messenger)
278
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
biographical
bios (life)
279
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
prune
proumnon (plum)
280
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hyperbole
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
281
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pneumonia
pneō, pneu- (to breathe)
283
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
democratic
dēmos (the people)
283
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
polemical
polemos (war)
283
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
lyceum
Lykeios (epithet of god Apollo)
283
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
microphone
mikros (little, small)
284
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
erysipeias
ereuthō, eryth- (to make red)
285
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
architect
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
285
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
parchment
Pergamon (Pergamum, city in Asia Minor)
286
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dromedary
dramein, drom- (to run)
287
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chorus
choros (dance, choir)
287
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
oxygen
oxys (sharp, keen)
288
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
technical
tektōn (tech-) (worker in wood, craftsman)
290
# 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)]
290
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geometrical
gē (earth)
291
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chrysolite
chrysos (gold)
291
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
gymnastic
gymnos (naked)
292
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dialectic
legō, log- (to pick, gather, speak)
293
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
turpentine
terebinthos (terebinth-tree)
295
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
antagonist
agōn (contest, struggle)
295
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
episode
hodos (road, way)
296
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sphinx
Sphinx (Sphinx)
297
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
methylene
methy (wine)
298
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geographic
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
300
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
typewriter
typos (tymp-) (a blow, mark, type)
301
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tripod
treis, tria (three)
302
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
logarithm
arithmos (number)
302
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
astronomical
astēr (star, blue daisy)
302
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
barbaric
barbaros (foreign, barbarous)
302
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
despotism
despotēs (master, lord)
302
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hero
hērōs (hero)
303
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
becalm
kaiō, kau- (to kindle, burn)
304
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
telescope
skopeō, skep- (to behold, examine, inspect, consider)
306
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
polytheism
polys (much, many)
307
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
conifer
kōnos (pine-cone)
308
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monarchist
monos (alone, solitary)
309
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hellebore
helleboros (hellebore)
310
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ornithologist
ornis, ornith- (bird)
311
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
paradoxical
dokeō, dox- (to think, have an opinion)
312
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
telephone
tēle (at a distance, far away)
313
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
conical
kōnos (pine-cone)
314
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
oread
oros (mountain)
315
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
democracy
krateō (to rule, control)
315
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
motorcycle
kyklos (ring, circle)
316
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mythological
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
316
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
oil
elaia (olive tree)
316
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
electrode
hodos (road, way)
318
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diabolic
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
319
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
alphabet
alpha (alpha, the first letter of the Greek alphabet)
320
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pseudo
pseudō (to deceive)
321
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
antiseptic
sēpō (to make rotten)
322
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
buttercup
boutryon (butter)
324
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cardboard
chartēs (roll of papyrus, sheet of paper)
324
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
paper
papyros (papyrus)
325
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
massive
massō (to knead, press into a mould)
326
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
theatrical
theaomai (to behold, contemplate, view as spectator)
327
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
epaulet
spathē (broad blade)
327
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hierarchy
hieros (holy, sacred)
327
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bedchamber
kamara (vaulted chamber)
328
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
spherical
sphaira (ball, hollow sphere, globe)
330
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
topographical
topos (a place, position)
331
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
panic-striker
Pan (Pan, fear-spreading god of woods and flocks)
332
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
spasmodic
spaō (to draw, pluck, tear)
332
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
priest
presbys (old)
332
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
priestly
presbys (old)
332
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ironical
eirōn (dissembler)
332
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
epicure
Epikouros (Epicurus, a Greek philosopher)
334
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
airplane
aēr (lower air)
336
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rhyme
rheō, rheu-, rhy- (rho-) (to flow)
337
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
grotesque
kryptō (to hide)
337
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
gerographically
gē (earth)
339
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pain
poinē (penalty)
340
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
kilometer
metron (measure)
341
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mandrake
mandragoras (mandrake)
342
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sycamore
sykomoros (sycamore-fig)
343
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
apotheosis
theos (a god, deity)
343
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diagnosis
gignōskō, gnō (to come to know, recognize)
344
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phial
phialē (vessel, bowl)
346
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
lily
leiron (lily)
347
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
emphatic
phainō, phan- (to show, make appear, bring to light)
348
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mechanically
mēchos (means, contrivance)
349
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
postcard
chartēs (roll of papyrus, sheet of paper)
350
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
epic
epos [word (pl. epic poetry)]
351
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
academic
akadēmia (academy, called after Akademos, a demigod)
352
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
theoretical
theaomai (to behold, contemplate, view as spectator)
354
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chestnut
kastanon (chestnut-tree)
355
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
asparagus
asparagos (asparagus)
355
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
papacy
pappas (papa)
355
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
microphone
phōnē (sound, voice)
356
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
philanthropist
anthrōpos (man)
357
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pectin
pēgnymi (to stick, to make stiff)
358
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
astronomy
astēr (star, blue daisy)
358
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
electrical
ēlecktron (amber)
360
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
petrify
petra (rock, stone)
361
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chaos
chaos (empty space)
362
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
oxalic
oxys (sharp, keen)
363
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rebound
bombos (a booming, humming)
364
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
distich
dis (twice)
365
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
policeman
polis (city, state)
365
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hemorrhage
haima (blood)
366
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
euphony
eu (well)
367
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chimera
Chimaira (Chimaera, a fir-breathing monster)
367
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rhino
rhis, rhin- (nose, snout)
368
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monarchical
monos (alone, solitary)
369
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mystery
myō (to close, be shut)
371
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
plaza
platys (wide, broad)
373
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
laconic
Lakōn, -ōnos (a Laconian, Spartan)
374
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cistern
kistē (basket, box)
376
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
prophet
phēmi (to say, speak)
377
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
metaphysics
phyō (to produce, make grow)
378
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
asp
aspis (shield, asp, Egyptian cobra)
378
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
clinic
klinō (to bend, make slope, make recline)
379
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
impracticed
prattō, prak- (to accomplish, manage, practice)
381
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tune
teinō, ten-, ta-, ton- (to stretch out, strain)
383
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
churchyard
kyros (supreme power, authority)
385
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
painstaking
poinē (penalty)
386
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
artery
artēria (windpipe, artery)
388
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cactus
kaktos (cactus)
389
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pathetically
pathein (to experience, feel suffer)
390
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monotony
teinō, ten-, ta-, ton- (to stretch out, strain)
390
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
peripatetic
patos (way, path)
392
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pharmacy
pharmakon (drug, pharmacy)
392
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
oxygen
genos, gon- (race, offsping, kind)
393
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
psalmist
psallō [to pluck, play (the lyre)]
394
# 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)]
395
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cynically
kyōn, kynos (dog, a Cynic philosopher)
397
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cylinder
kylindō (to roll)
397
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cope
kolaphos (blow, stroke)
398
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
re-echo
ēchō (sound, echo)
399
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tantalize
Tantalos (Tantalus, son of Zeus, severely punished)
400
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aeronaut
naus (ship)
401
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
periodic
hodos (road, way)
403
# 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)]
404
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
archangel
angelos (messenger)
404
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
neurotic
neuron [sinew (pl. nerves)]
405
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
academy
akadēmia (academy, called after Akademos, a demigod)
406
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
agaric
agarikon (a kind of tree fungus)
408
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phosphorous
pherō (phor-) (to bear, carry, bring)
410
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
microscope
skopeō, skep- (to behold, examine, inspect, consider)
411
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
analogous
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
411
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
orchestral
orcheomai (to dance)
412
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
amphibious
bios (life)
413
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geometry
metron (measure)
414
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bracelet
brachiōn (the arm)
415
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
paroxysm
oxys (sharp, keen)
416
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
banjo
pandoura (a three-stringed lute)
416
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
metric
metron (measure)
417
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stalactite
stalassō, stalak- (to let drop)
419
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
atomizer
temnō, tom- [cut (up), divide]
421
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rhetorician
erō, rhē [(I shall) speak]
423
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pentagon
gōnia (corner, angle)
424
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bombardment
bombos (a booming, humming)
425
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cemetery
koimaō (to put to sleep)
425
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
protocol
kolla (glue)
426
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
historical
histōr (learned, acquainted with)
427
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pathology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
428
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ptomaine
piptō, ptō (to fall)
429
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
neophyte
neos (new, fresh)
430
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
crocodile
krokodeilos (lizard, crocodile)
431
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monolog
monos (alone, solitary)
433
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
harmonious
harmozō (to fit together, join, tune)
434
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
turret
tyrris (tower)
436
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dynamo
dynamai (to be able, to be powerful)
437
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
psalm
psallō [to pluck, play (the lyre)]
438
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
turnspit
tornos (a carpenter’s compass)
438
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
orthodox
orthos (straight, right, correct)
438
# 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)]
438
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
symmetry
metron (measure)
440
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bronchial
bronchos (windpipe, throat)
440
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
placer
platys (wide, broad)
441
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
disbursement
byrsa (the hide)
442
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
toll
telos [accomplishment, duty, tax; (pl.) religious rites, mysteries]
442
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tyrannous
tyrannos (absolute ruler)
443
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
scandalous
skandalon (trap, offense)
443
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
nitrogenous
nitron (sodium carbonate)
444
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
microbe
mikros (little, small)
445
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
gymnasium
gymnos (naked)
446
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
philosophize
sophos (clever, wise, learned)
447
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pheasant
Phasis (Phasis, river in Colchis on the Black Sea)
447
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
calamus
kalamos (reed, sweet flag)
448
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
photography
phōs, phōt- (light)
449
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sac
sakkos [sack (cloth)]
450
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cordage
chordē (gut, string, chord)
452
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
philosopher
sophos (clever, wise, learned)
453
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
vial
phialē (vessel, bowl)
454
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stopper
styppē (tow, oakum)
454
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
synthetic
tithēmi, the-, thē (to put, place)
454
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hippopotamus
hippos (horse)
455
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
schoolmaster
scholē [leisure, (free time for) study, school]
456
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cynosure
oura (tall)
457
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
christening
chriō (to rub, annoint)
459
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
herculean
Hēraklēs [Heracles (Hercules), Greek hero famous for his strength]
460
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pea
pisos (pea)
462
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
emporium
peraō (to pass through, traverse)
462
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
synopsis
opsis (oph-) (sight, view)
464
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
grot
kryptō (to hide)
465
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stuff
styppē (tow, oakum)
467
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
overtone
teinō, ten-, ta-, ton- (to stretch out, strain)
468
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stereotype
stereos (firm, solid)
469
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
oxidation
oxys (sharp, keen)
469
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
eccentric
kenteō (to prick, stab)
470
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
acropolis
akros (topmost)
472
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phosphorous
phōs, phōt- (light)
473
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
canvass
kannabis (hemp)
474
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
enigmatic
ainos (fable, riddle)
474
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
genealogy
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
475
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
polygamy
polys (much, many)
477
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
paprika
peperi (pepper)
478
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
elegaic
elegos [song (of mourning)]
480
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phosphate
phōs, phōt- (light)
481
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cannonade
kanna (reed)
482
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dipthong
dis (twice)
483
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
emery
smyris (emery-powder)
484
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
idealistic
idein, eid- (to see)
486
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phenomena
phainō, phan- (to show, make appear, bring to light)
487
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pyramidal
pyramis (pyramid)
487
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
democrat
krateō (to rule, control)
488
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
necromancer
mainomai, man- (to rage, to be beside oneself)
488
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
music
Mousa (Muse, one of nine art-inspiring goddesses)
489
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
midair
aēr (lower air)
490
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geranium
geranos [crane (bird)]
491
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
scorpion
skorpios (scorpion)
492
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
trimeter
metron (measure)
492
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
nomadic
nemō (to assign, allot, drive to pasture)
493
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bacterial
baktērion (staff, cane)
494
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anthropoid
anthrōpos (man)
495
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cranium
kara, kra- (head)
497
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bromide
brōmos (a smell, stink)
498
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
lexicographer
legō, log- (to pick, gather, speak)
499
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
thymus
thymos (thyme)
501
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
marguerite
margaron (pearl)
502
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
logical
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
502
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
machine
mēchos (means, contrivance)
503
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
psychological
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
503
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
alms
eleos (pity, mercy)
503
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
heroics
hērōs (hero)
504
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
governmental
kybernaō (to steer, govern)
506
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
basil
basileus (king)
507
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
reorganization
organon [tool, instrument, organ (of body)]
508
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
biological
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
510
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stoicism
stoa (a roofed colonade, the school of the Stoic philosophers)
510
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
magnesium
Magnētis (lithos) [stone from Magnesia (in northern Greece), magnet]
511
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
turnkey
tornos (a carpenter’s compass)
511
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
colic
kolon (intestine)
512
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
boxwood
pyxos [box (a shrub)]
513
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
microscopic
skopeō, skep- (to behold, examine, inspect, consider)
514
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sardonic
sardonios [bitter, scornful (of laughter)]
515
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
climate
klinō (to bend, make slope, make recline)
516
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hygienic
hygiēs (healthy)
517
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
frenzy
phrēn (midriff, mind)
518
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pedant
pais, paid- (child)
518
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
porosity
peraō (to pass through, traverse)
519
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monoxide
oxys (sharp, keen)
519
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
philosophically
philos (dear, beloved, loving)
521
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
magnetic
Magnētis (lithos) [stone from Magnesia (in northern Greece), magnet]
522
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rheumatism
rheō, rheu-, rhy- (rho-) (to flow)
523
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
polarize
pelō (-omai); (pol-) (to be in motion)
524
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rhapsody
rhaptō (to sew together, unite)
525
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
characteristic
charasmō, charak- (to engrave, mark)
526
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stomate
stoma, -atos (mouth, opening)
528
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monolith
monos (alone, solitary)
529
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dilemma
lambanō, lab-, lēp-, lēm- (to take, seize, assume)
530
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aircraft
aēr (lower air)
531
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
barbarism
barbaros (foreign, barbarous)
531
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
epidermis
derō (to skin, flay)
531
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
punish
poinē (penalty)
533
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
demonology
daimōn (inferior deity, demon)
533
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
talented
talanton (balance, unit of weight or money)
533
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
polar
pelō (-omai); (pol-) (to be in motion)
534
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
economy
nomos (custom, law, principle)
535
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
emetic
emeō (to throw up, vomit)
536
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chloroform
chlōros (light green)
536
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
kilogram
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
537
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
birthplace
platys (wide, broad)
538
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
despot
despotēs (master, lord)
539
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
schism
schizō (to split, divide)
540
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
entomb
tymbos (tomb, grave)
541
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
optic
opsis (oph-) (sight, view)
543
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cyanide
kyanos (dark-blue enamel)
544
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hecatomb
bous (bull, ox, cow)
544
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monastery
monos (alone, solitary)
546
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hemisphere
sphaira (ball, hollow sphere, globe)
547
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
entomology
temnō, tom- [cut (up), divide]
549
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
detour
tornos (a carpenter’s compass)
550
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
economics
oikos (house, household)
552
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
intoxicate
toxon [bow; (pl.) bow and arrows (sometimes poisoned)]
554
# 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)]
555
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
metallurgical
metallon (mine, metal)
557
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
idiom
idios (one’s own, peculiar)
559
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cataclysm
klyzō (to wash away)
560
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
theatric
theaomai (to behold, contemplate, view as spectator)
560
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
laudanum
lēdon (a shrub from which gum exudes)
561
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sociology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
562
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pedantry
pais, paid- (child)
563
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rheostat
histēmi, sta-, stē (to stand, to make to stand)
564
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pathology
pathein (to experience, feel suffer)
564
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
physical
phyō (to produce, make grow)
564
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
platter
platys (wide, broad)
564
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
liturgy
laos (the people)
565
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
metallurgical
ergon (work, action)
566
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
biographer
bios (life)
567
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aristocrat
aristos (best)
569
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stigmatic
stizō, stig- (to tattoo, mark)
571
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
triad
treis, tria (three)
572
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
charter
chartēs (roll of papyrus, sheet of paper)
574
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
blame
phēmi (to say, speak)
574
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
metalloid
metallon (mine, metal)
576
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
acrobatic
balnō, ba-, bē- (to walk, step)
578
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
coral
korallion [(red) coral]
578
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
heroine
hērōs (hero)
580
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
historically
histōr (learned, acquainted with)
581
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pantheon
theos (a god, deity)
582
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chest
kistē (basket, box)
584
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
practiced
prattō, prak- (to accomplish, manage, practice)
585
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cosmos
kosmos (order, universe, ornament)
586
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anther
anthos (blossom, flower)
587
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
fantastical
phainō, phan- (to show, make appear, bring to light)
588
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
epistolary
stellō (stol-) (to make ready, send)
588
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
polygon
gōnia (corner, angle)
589
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
arterial
artēria (windpipe, artery)
589
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
apologetic
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
591
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hydrochloric
chlōros (light green)
592
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
etymology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
594
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geographical
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
595
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diplomatist
diploos (twofold)
596
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
kilometer
chilioi (thousand)
598
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
emblem
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
599
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hermitage
erēmos (lonely)
599
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hydrometer
hydōr (water)
600
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
genealogical
genos, gon- (race, offsping, kind)
601
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
fancy
phainō, phan- (to show, make appear, bring to light)
602
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aristocrat
krateō (to rule, control)
603
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
marmalade
meli (honey)
605
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
coppery
Kypros (island of Cypros, ancient source of copper)
606
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
disk
diskos (disk, dish)
608
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sympathetically
pathein (to experience, feel suffer)
609
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ecyclopedic
pais, paid- (child)
610
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
architect
tektōn (tech-) (worker in wood, craftsman)
611
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
center
kenteō (to prick, stab)
613
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
economic
nomos (custom, law, principle)
613
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geography
gē (earth)
615
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
metal
metallon (mine, metal)
617
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
historic
histōr (learned, acquainted with)
619
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
agate
achatēs (agate)
619
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hypotenuse
teinō, ten-, ta-, ton- (to stretch out, strain)
619
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
telescopic
tēle (at a distance, far away)
621
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tigress
tigris (tiger)
622
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
horoscope
skopeō, skep- (to behold, examine, inspect, consider)
623
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
athletics
athlos [contest (in war or sport)]
624
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
evangelist
eu (well)
625
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
baptism
baptō (to dip)
625
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
archipelago
pelagos (sea)
626
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
idealism
idein, eid- (to see)
627
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
musician
Mousa (Muse, one of nine art-inspiring goddesses)
628
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
grotto
kryptō (to hide)
628
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
graphic
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
628
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hyacinth
hyakinthos (wild hyacinth)
629
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
atmosphere
atmos (steam)
630
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
melon
mēlon (apple, any tree fruit)
631
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
transatlantic
Atlas, -antos (Atlas, a giant, pillar of heaven)
632
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
squirrel
oura (tall)
633
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
scandal
skandalon (trap, offense)
634
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
autobiography
autos (self)
634
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
psychosis
psychē (soul, spirit)
634
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
kaleidoscope
idein, eid- (to see)
635
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
photoplay
phōs, phōt- (light)
636
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cholera
cholē (gall, bile)
637
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diagram
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
637
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
paragraph
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
639
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
orphanage
orphanos (orphan)
640
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
milligram
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
641
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
repine
poinē (penalty)
642
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
nectar
nektar (nectar, the wine of the gods)
643
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
machinery
mēchos (means, contrivance)
644
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
photographer
phōs, phōt- (light)
645
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hector
Hektor (Hector, defender of Troy)
646
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
acrobat
balnō, ba-, bē- (to walk, step)
646
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
telegram
tēle (at a distance, far away)
647
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
government
kybernaō (to steer, govern)
647
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
glossary
glōtta, glōssa (tongue)
647
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
exodus
hodos (road, way)
648
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
practical
prattō, prak- (to accomplish, manage, practice)
649
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diplomat
diploos (twofold)
649
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cyst
kyō (to contain, be pregnant)
651
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
baptismal
baptō (to dip)
652
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
demon
daimōn (inferior deity, demon)
652
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sophistry
sophos (clever, wise, learned)
652
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sthenographer
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
654
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
entomology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
654
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
panorama
horaō (to see)
654
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
inkhorn
kaiō, kau- (to kindle, burn)
655
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
electrolytic
lyō (to loose, dissolve)
656
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
truck
trechō (to run, move quickly)
657
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
photograph
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
657
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hydrant
hydōr (water)
658
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
synthesis
tithēmi, the-, thē (to put, place)
659
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
scholastic
scholē [leisure, (free time for) study, school]
661
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
microcosm
kosmos (order, universe, ornament)
662
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
empyrean
pyr (fire)
663
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ostracism
ostrakon [earthen vessel, potsherd (used in voting)]
663
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
heroism
hērōs (hero)
665
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
zoo
zaō, (zō) (to live)
666
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
gypsy
Aigyptos (Egypt)
667
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
caravel
karabos (beetle, light ship)
669
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chronological
chronos (time)
671
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
idiocy
idios (one’s own, peculiar)
672
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
automaton
autos (self)
673
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diaper
aspros [rough, (later) white]
674
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
metropolis
polis (city, state)
675
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
zephyr
Zephyros (westerly wind)
677
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
zoological
zaō, (zō) (to live)
679
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
logically
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
680
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
despotic
despotēs (master, lord)
680
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
gym
gymnos (naked)
682
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
archiepiscopal
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
683
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
daffodil
asphodelos (asphodel, daffodil)
684
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aether
aithēr (ether, clear sky)
685
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
voltmeter
metron (measure)
686
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
harmonic
harmozō (to fit together, join, tune)
687
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
basement
balnō, ba-, bē- (to walk, step)
688
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hypothesis
tithēmi, the-, thē (to put, place)
689
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tympanum
typos (tymp-) (a blow, mark, type)
691
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
philosophic
sophos (clever, wise, learned)
692
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
purplish
porphyra [purplefish, purple (dye)]
693
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ironically
eirōn (dissembler)
694
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
idea
idein, eid- (to see)
696
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pyorrhea
rheō, rheu-, rhy- (rho-) (to flow)
697
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
opal
opallos (opal)
698
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
olive
elaia (olive tree)
699
# 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)]
700
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
crystal
kryos (icy cold, frost)
701
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
physic
phyō (to produce, make grow)
702
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ambrosial
brotos (mortal man)
704
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dramatics
draō (to do, act, perform)
704
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tome
temnō, tom- [cut (up), divide]
704
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ocher
ōchros (yellow)
704
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
grammar
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
705
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
antipathy
pathein (to experience, feel suffer)
706
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
glycerin
glykys (sweet)
707
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cycle
kyklos (ring, circle)
708
# 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)]
710
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dioxide
oxys (sharp, keen)
711
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
basis
balnō, ba-, bē- (to walk, step)
712
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
martyr
martyr (a witness)
714
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
physically
phyō (to produce, make grow)
716
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
creamery
chriō (to rub, annoint)
717
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hexameter
metron (measure)
718
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
talent
talanton (balance, unit of weight or money)
718
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
proem
oimos (way, road)
719
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anarchist
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
720
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
replacement
platys (wide, broad)
721
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cosmogony
kosmos (order, universe, ornament)
723
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geographer
gē (earth)
724
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sarcophagus
sarx, sark- (flesh)
726
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pelican
pelekan (pelican)
728
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tragedian
tragos (he-goat)
729
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
patriarchal
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
731
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chronically
chronos (time)
731
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dietary
diatia (way of living, diet)
733
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
criticism
krinō (to distinguish, decide, judge)
735
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
theologian
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
736
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
antidote
didōmi, do- (to give)
736
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sarcasm
sarx, sark- (flesh)
736
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
metropolitan
mētēr (mother)
738
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cathedral
hezomai, hed- (to sit)
739
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
economical
oikos (house, household)
740
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diptheria
diphthera (skin, hide)
741
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
calomel
melas (black)
742
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
deanery
deka (ten)
743
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
strap
strephō, stroph- (to turn about, twist)
744
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
box
pyxos [box (a shrub)]
745
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
thermometer
metron (measure)
746
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cyclist
kyklos (ring, circle)
748
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
technocracy
krateō (to rule, control)
749
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
botanical
boskō, bot- (to feed)
750
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
graft
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
751
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
calmness
kaiō, kau- (to kindle, burn)
752
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
choir
choros (dance, choir)
753
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
esoteric
eisō (within, inside)
754
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cypress
kyparissos (cypress)
755
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cryptic
kryptō (to hide)
757
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
technic
tektōn (tech-) (worker in wood, craftsman)
758
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diagnose
gignōskō, gnō (to come to know, recognize)
760
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sack
sakkos [sack (cloth)]
761
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mage
magos (enchanter, wizard)
762
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
biblical
biblos (bark of the papyrus, book)
763
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monolith
lithos (stone)
764
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
martyrdom
martyr (a witness)
765
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
spongy
spongos (sponge)
766
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diocesan
oikos (house, household)
767
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
clergy
klēros (lot, legacy)
769
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
psalmody
psallō [to pluck, play (the lyre)]
770
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
deleterious
dēleomai (to hurt, damage)
771
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
archeological
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
773
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
palladium
Pallas, -ados (Pallas Athene)
775
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
archiepiscopal
skopeō, skep- (to behold, examine, inspect, consider)
775
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
electrify
ēlecktron (amber)
776
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
presuppose
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
778
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
authentic
autos (self)
778
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dimity
mitos (thread)
779
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
frenzied
phrēn (midriff, mind)
780
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
problem
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
782
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
buff
boubalos (an African antelope)
784
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ascetic
askeō (to exercise, train)
785
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
megaphone
phōnē (sound, voice)
786
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
micrometer
mikros (little, small)
787
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stigma
stizō, stig- (to tattoo, mark)
789
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
climatic
klinō (to bend, make slope, make recline)
790
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
endosperm
speirō, sper- (spor-) [to sow, seed, scatter (like seed)]
791
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tragic
tragos (he-goat)
793
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
epitaph
thaptō, taph- (to bury)
794
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
emphatically
phainō, phan- (to show, make appear, bring to light)
795
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
heterodoxy
dokeō, dox- (to think, have an opinion)
796
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
axiom
axios (worthy, proper)
797
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tuneful
teinō, ten-, ta-, ton- (to stretch out, strain)
799
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
apathy
pathein (to experience, feel suffer)
800
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
paean
Paian (Paiōn) (title of god Apollo as healer and deliverer)
801
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
philanthropy
philos (dear, beloved, loving)
802
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geometric
gē (earth)
804
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
melancholy
melas (black)
804
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hyaline
hyalos (crystal, glass)
805
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
thermometer
theromai (to become warm, hot)
806
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
lyrical
lyra (lyre)
807
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
unchristian
chriō (to rub, annoint)
808
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
electrolyte
lyō (to loose, dissolve)
809
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
analysis
lyō (to loose, dissolve)
810
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dram
drassomai, drach- (to grasp)
811
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rhetoric
erō, rhē [(I shall) speak]
812
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
architrave
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
813
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hectic
echō, hek, schē-, och- (to have, hold)
815
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
philological
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
816
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diphthong
phthengomai, phthong- (to utter a sound)
817
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cochlea
kochlos (a snail with a spiral shell)
819
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mechanism
mēchos (means, contrivance)
820
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
attune
teinō, ten-, ta-, ton- (to stretch out, strain)
821
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
characterize
charasmō, charak- (to engrave, mark)
822
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hypocritical
krinō (to distinguish, decide, judge)
823
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hymen
hymēn (membrane; Hymen, god of marriage)
825
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
jealousy
zēlos (eagerness, jealousy)
826
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
graph
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
828
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
planetary
planē (a wandering)
830
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
organ
organon [tool, instrument, organ (of body)]
831
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
philanthropist
philos (dear, beloved, loving)
833
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tuneless
teinō, ten-, ta-, ton- (to stretch out, strain)
834
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pigmy
pyx (with the clenched fist)
836
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
topography
topos (a place, position)
838
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ideal
idein, eid- (to see)
839
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
idyl
idein, eid- (to see)
840
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
timbre
typos (tymp-) (a blow, mark, type)
840
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sympathy
pathein (to experience, feel suffer)
841
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
elixer
xēros (dry, harsh)
842
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aria
aēr (lower air)
844
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
asphodel
asphodelos (asphodel, daffodil)
845
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hourly
hōra (period of time, hour)
846
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
turner
tornos (a carpenter’s compass)
847
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
misanthrope
misos (hatred)
847
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hydra
hydōr (water)
849
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bigamy
gamos (wedding, marriage)
850
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phone
phōnē (sound, voice)
851
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cosmopolitan
kosmos (order, universe, ornament)
852
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
menthol
mintha [mint (plant)]
853
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aphorism
horos (boundary)
854
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
parallel
allos (another)
855
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
epidermal
derō (to skin, flay)
855
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pyx
pyxos [box (a shrub)]
857
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
biologist
bios (life)
857
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
central
kenteō (to prick, stab)
859
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anatomize
temnō, tom- [cut (up), divide]
861
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
paralysis
lyō (to loose, dissolve)
861
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
octagon
gōnia (corner, angle)
862
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hydrochloric
hydōr (water)
863
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ammonia
Ammōn (Ammon, the Libyan Zeus)
864
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sternum
sternon (breast, chest)
866
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hilarious
hilaros (cheerful)
868
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
brassiere
brachiōn (the arm)
869
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
corolla
korōnē (anything curved like a ring or crown)
870
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
presbyter
presbys (old)
872
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
didactic
didaskō, didak- (to teach)
872
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
meter
metron (measure)
873
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
necromancer
nekros (corpse)
874
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ornithologist
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
875
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dialect
legō, log- (to pick, gather, speak)
876
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
orchestra
orcheomai (to dance)
877
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
scepticism
skopeō, skep- (to behold, examine, inspect, consider)
878
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
typewritten
typos (tymp-) (a blow, mark, type)
879
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
physiology
phyō (to produce, make grow)
881
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stop
styppē (tow, oakum)
881
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
indispose
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
882
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
astrologer
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
883
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
encyclopedic
kyklos (ring, circle)
885
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
biography
bios (life)
887
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
irony
eirōn (dissembler)
889
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hydrangea
angos (a vessel of any kind)
890
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
plutocrat
ploutos (wealth)
891
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
synagogue
agō, ēg- (to lead, bring)
893
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pneumatic
pneō, pneu- (to breathe)
894
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
graphite
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
895
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hydraulic
aulos (pipe, tube)
897
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
scandalmonger
skandalon (trap, offense)
897
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rime
rheō, rheu-, rhy- (rho-) (to flow)
897
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
schedule
schizō (to split, divide)
898
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phosphoric
pherō (phor-) (to bear, carry, bring)
899
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
syringe
syrinx, syring- (shepard’s pipe, anything pipe-shaped)
899
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
proposal
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
900
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phonograph
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
901
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sophisticated
sophos (clever, wise, learned)
902
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
patriot
patēr, -tros (father)
904
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
climax
klinō (to bend, make slope, make recline)
905
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
centralization
kenteō (to prick, stab)
906
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
quire
choros (dance, choir)
906
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
grafter
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
907
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
coffer
kophinos (basket)
908
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hymn
hymnos (hymn)
909
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
open-air
aēr (lower air)
911
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
vaseline
elaia (olive tree)
913
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
isotherme
isos (equal)
914
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
automatic
autos (self)
915
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
astrology
astēr (star, blue daisy)
917
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
treasure
thēsauros (store, treasure)
918
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tricycle
kyklos (ring, circle)
919
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hyperbolic
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
921
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
oyster
ostre(i)on (oyster)
923
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rhododendron
rhodon (rose)
924
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chlorophyll
chlōros (light green)
926
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pantomime
pas, pant- (every, entire, all)
927
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aura
aura (breeze)
929
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
eunuch
echō, hek, schē-, och- (to have, hold)
931
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
psychology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
932
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
parlor
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
933
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
massage
massō (to knead, press into a mould)
934
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cyclopedia
pais, paid- (child)
935
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
terminology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
937
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pedagogue
agō, ēg- (to lead, bring)
938
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geographical
gē (earth)
939
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bimetallic
metallon (mine, metal)
939
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
italic
Italia (Italy)
940
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
technician
tektōn (tech-) (worker in wood, craftsman)
941
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aegis
aigis (shield, aegis)
943
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phlegm
phlegō (to burn, inflame)
945
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diocese
oikos (house, household)
946
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
biologist
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
947
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hypothetical
tithēmi, the-, thē (to put, place)
948
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
protocol
prōtos (first)
949
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
porous
peraō (to pass through, traverse)
949
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
physiologist
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
950
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bibliography
biblos (bark of the papyrus, book)
951
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
allegory
allos (another)
953
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hippopotamus
potamos (river)
954
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cataract
arattō, arak- (to smite, dash)
955
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
moustache
mystax (upper lip, moustache)
956
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
philosophical
sophos (clever, wise, learned)
957
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
creamy
chriō (to rub, annoint)
958
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
antitoxin
toxon [bow; (pl.) bow and arrows (sometimes poisoned)]
959
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
contour
tornos (a carpenter’s compass)
960
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dioxide
dis (twice)
960
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
osmosis
ōtheō, os- (to thrust, push)
961
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
philosophical
philos (dear, beloved, loving)
963
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chrysanthemum
chrysos (gold)
964
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
telegraphic
tēle (at a distance, far away)
965
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pedagogue
pais, paid- (child)
966
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cyclonic
kyklos (ring, circle)
967
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
polytechnic
tektōn (tech-) (worker in wood, craftsman)
969
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
supposing
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
970
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
decompose
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
971
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sophist
sophos (clever, wise, learned)
972
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
emphasize
phainō, phan- (to show, make appear, bring to light)
973
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
arctic
arktos (a bear, the north)
974
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
prosody
aeidō (to sing)
975
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sympathize
pathein (to experience, feel suffer)
975
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
biographical
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
977
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ethnology
ethnos (a people, nation)
977
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geography
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
979
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chicory
kichora (chicory)
979
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
conch
konchē (mussel)
980
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rice
oryza (rice)
981
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
shperoid
sphaira (ball, hollow sphere, globe)
982
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
colon
kōlon (limb, clause)
983
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
urea
ouron (urine)
984
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pose
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
986
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
zoologist
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
987
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
meteorological
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
988
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
surgery
ergon (work, action)
989
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
poem
poieō (to make, do)
989
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
eclipse
leipō, lip- (to leave, be wanting)
990
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
philanthropy
anthrōpos (man)
991
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mythology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
992
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
purpose
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
993
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hysteria
hystera (womb)
994
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
allegory
agora (assembly, public speaking)
995
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
philologist
philos (dear, beloved, loving)
997
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
helot
Heliōs, -ōtos (Helot, Spartan serf)
998
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
overtax
tattō tak- (to array, assess, assign)
998
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
idiot
idios (one’s own, peculiar)
999
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
calm
kaiō, kau- (to kindle, burn)
1000
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
frantic
phrēn (midriff, mind)
1000
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
polygon
polys (much, many)
1002
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
apostolic
stellō (stol-) (to make ready, send)
1002
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
policy
polis (city, state)
1004
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
machination
mēchos (means, contrivance)
1005
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
heliotrope
trepō, trop(h)- [to turn (around)]
1006
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
drama
draō (to do, act, perform)
1007
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monarchist
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
1008
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
depose
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
1010
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tendon
teinō, ten-, ta-, ton- (to stretch out, strain)
1011
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phlegmatic
phlegō (to burn, inflame)
1012
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sceptic
skopeō, skep- (to behold, examine, inspect, consider)
1013
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
parody
aeidō (to sing)
1013
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
zealously
zēlos (eagerness, jealousy)
1014
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
melancholy
cholē (gall, bile)
1016
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cordillera
chordē (gut, string, chord)
1016
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cherry
kerasos (cherry-tree)
1018
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tunny
thynnos (tuna fish)
1019
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bomber
bombos (a booming, humming)
1020
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
scholarly
scholē [leisure, (free time for) study, school]
1021
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tyrant
tyrannos (absolute ruler)
1022
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
enigma
ainos (fable, riddle)
1023
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cartoonist
chartēs (roll of papyrus, sheet of paper)
1025
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
kilowatt
chilioi (thousand)
1026
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
psychologically
psychē (soul, spirit)
1027
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
typhus
typhō (to raise a smoke, burn slowly)
1027
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
heterogeneous
genos, gon- (race, offsping, kind)
1029
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
biology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
1031
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
impunity
poinē (penalty)
1032
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rhinoceros
keras (horn)
1034
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mettle
metallon (mine, metal)
1035
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
parabola
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
1035
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cedar
kedros (cedar-tree)
1036
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
organic
organon [tool, instrument, organ (of body)]
1037
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
autonomous
nomos (custom, law, principle)
1038
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
symbolize
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
1040
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
schooling
scholē [leisure, (free time for) study, school]
1041
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
xylophone
xylon (wood)
1042
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bible
biblos (bark of the papyrus, book)
1042
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
isotherme
theromai (to become warm, hot)
1044
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
panegyric
pas, pant- (every, entire, all)
1045
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
jamb
kampē (a bending)
1046
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
castor
kastōr (beaver)
1047
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
spectroscope
skopeō, skep- (to behold, examine, inspect, consider)
1048
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aspic
aspis (shield, asp, Egyptian cobra)
1049
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stratagem
agō, ēg- (to lead, bring)
1051
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dynasty
dynamai (to be able, to be powerful)
1052
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
coma
kōma (deep sleep)
1054
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
empyreal
pyr (fire)
1055
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
idiotic
idios (one’s own, peculiar)
1057
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aristocracy
krateō (to rule, control)
1058
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
nauseous
naus (ship)
1059
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
splenetic
splęn (milt, spleen)
1060
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
crony
chronos (time)
1061
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
strategy
agō, ēg- (to lead, bring)
1062
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
critic
krinō (to distinguish, decide, judge)
1063
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
decalogue
deka (ten)
1064
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
antracite
anthrax (charcoal)
1066
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
magnet
Magnētis (lithos) [stone from Magnesia (in northern Greece), magnet]
1068
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bronchitis
bronchos (windpipe, throat)
1069
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
jealously
zēlos (eagerness, jealousy)
1070
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pirate
peira (an attempt, enterprise)
1071
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
magical
magos (enchanter, wizard)
1073
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
parole
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
1074
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dielectric
ēlecktron (amber)
1075
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
posy
poieō (to make, do)
1076
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
telegraph
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
1077
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
myriad
myrios [countless (pl. ten thousand)]
1078
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
lexicon
legō, log- (to pick, gather, speak)
1080
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hydrate
hydōr (water)
1082
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diadem
deō (to bind, tie)
1083
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
energetic
ergon (work, action)
1085
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cranial
kara, kra- (head)
1086
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hexameter
hex (six)
1087
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ephemeral
hēmera (day)
1089
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
disorganize
organon [tool, instrument, organ (of body)]
1090
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mysterious
myō (to close, be shut)
1092
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hieroglyphic
glyphō (to carve, engrave)
1093
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
etymology
etymos (true)
1094
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
governess
kybernaō (to steer, govern)
1096
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mosaic
Mousa (Muse, one of nine art-inspiring goddesses)
1098
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
methodical
hodos (road, way)
1100
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
photographer
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
1101
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cleric
klēros (lot, legacy)
1102
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aromatic
arōma (aromatic spice)
1102
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
strophe
strephō, stroph- (to turn about, twist)
1103
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ecstatically
histēmi, sta-, stē (to stand, to make to stand)
1104
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aeon
aiōn (age, eternity)
1106
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
inky
kaiō, kau- (to kindle, burn)
1107
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anchor
ankos (a bend, a hollow)
1109
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sphere
sphaira (ball, hollow sphere, globe)
1110
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
period
hodos (road, way)
1111
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
epiglottis
glōtta, glōssa (tongue)
1112
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
amethyst
methy (wine)
1114
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cyclopedia
kyklos (ring, circle)
1115
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
psychiatrist
psychē (soul, spirit)
1116
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dropsy
hydōr (water)
1117
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
carpel
karpos (fruit)
1118
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
asceticism
askeō (to exercise, train)
1119
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
almoner
eleos (pity, mercy)
1120
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
prototype
typos (tymp-) (a blow, mark, type)
1122
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ethereal
aithēr (ether, clear sky)
1122
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
emerald
smaragdos (emerald)
1124
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
exotic
exō (outside)
1125
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tourniquet
tornos (a carpenter’s compass)
1127
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cochineal
kokkos (grain, seed)
1129
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
politician
polis (city, state)
1130
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
typical
typos (tymp-) (a blow, mark, type)
1131
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
creosote
kreas (flesh)
1132
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
xylem
xylon (wood)
1133
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
coupe
kolaphos (blow, stroke)
1135
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
frantically
phrēn (midriff, mind)
1136
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
disastrous
astēr (star, blue daisy)
1138
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
uncharted
chartēs (roll of papyrus, sheet of paper)
1140
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
technique
tektōn (tech-) (worker in wood, craftsman)
1142
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
atheist
theos (a god, deity)
1143
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
theological
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
1145
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
typify
typos (tymp-) (a blow, mark, type)
1146
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
discard
chartēs (roll of papyrus, sheet of paper)
1148
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bacteria
baktērion (staff, cane)
1149
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monotonous
teinō, ten-, ta-, ton- (to stretch out, strain)
1150
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pathos
pathein (to experience, feel suffer)
1151
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pasteboard
passō (to sprinkle upon)
1152
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
musically
Mousa (Muse, one of nine art-inspiring goddesses)
1153
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
muskrat
moschos (musk)
1154
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
saltpeter
petra (rock, stone)
1155
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
fancier
phainō, phan- (to show, make appear, bring to light)
1155
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
nereid
Nēreus (Nereus, sea god)
1156
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mastodon
odous, -ontos (tooth)
1157
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
nymph
nymphē (maiden, nymph)
1159
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aristocratic
aristos (best)
1159
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anthology
legō, log- (to pick, gather, speak)
1161
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geology
gē (earth)
1163
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
systematically
histēmi, sta-, stē (to stand, to make to stand)
1165
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
heretical
haireō (to take, grasp, choose)
1166
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
peptone
peptō (to cook, digest)
1167
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
patriotism
patēr, -tros (father)
1168
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
expose
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
1169
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
breastplate
platys (wide, broad)
1171
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
jot
iōta (the ninth letter of the Greek alphabet
1172
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
corona
korōnē (anything curved like a ring or crown)
1174
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
subtropical
trepō, trop(h)- [to turn (around)]
1176
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cocoon
konchē (mussel)
1178
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
genesis
genos, gon- (race, offsping, kind)
1179
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dose
didōmi, do- (to give)
1179
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
heretic
haireō (to take, grasp, choose)
1181
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tomb
tymbos (tomb, grave)
1182
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
paste
passō (to sprinkle upon)
1183
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
skeletal
skellō (to dry up, parch)
1184
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
psalmody
aeidō (to sing)
1185
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tourist
tornos (a carpenter’s compass)
1186
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cane
kanna (reed)
1188
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
coup
kolaphos (blow, stroke)
1189
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hecatomb
hekaton (a hundred)
1191
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
electrician
ēlecktron (amber)
1193
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aerate
aēr (lower air)
1194
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dilemma
dis (twice)
1196
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
uncrowned
korōnē (anything curved like a ring or crown)
1197
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rhubarb
barbaros (foreign, barbarous)
1197
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pause
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
1198
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
beryl
bēryllos (sea green gem, beryl)
1199
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
symphonious
phōnē (sound, voice)
1200
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
panegyric
agora (assembly, public speaking)
1202
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
story
histōr (learned, acquainted with)
1203
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
system
histēmi, sta-, stē (to stand, to make to stand)
1204
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mechanize
mēchos (means, contrivance)
1205
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
plasma
plassō (to form, mould)
1206
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
arithmetic
arithmos (number)
1208
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
leprosy
lepō (to strip off, peel)
1209
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
parallelism
allos (another)
1211
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cassia
kasia (cassia)
1212
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
glamour
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
1214
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
methylene
hylē (material, matter)
1215
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
lampback
lampō (to give light, shine)
1216
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
crater
kerannymi, kra- (to mix)
1217
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pepper
peperi (pepper)
1219
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bishop
skopeō, skep- (to behold, examine, inspect, consider)
1221
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
theme
tithēmi, the-, thē (to put, place)
1223
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
governance
kybernaō (to steer, govern)
1224
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
organization
organon [tool, instrument, organ (of body)]
1226
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
critique
krinō (to distinguish, decide, judge)
1228
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
vitamin
Ammōn (Ammon, the Libyan Zeus)
1229
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
antagonism
agōn (contest, struggle)
1229
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
television
tēle (at a distance, far away)
1230
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
embrace
brachiōn (the arm)
1231
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
punishable
poinē (penalty)
1233
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chorister
choros (dance, choir)
1234
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
critical
krinō (to distinguish, decide, judge)
1235
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monopolize
pōleō (to sell)
1236
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
asphalt
asphaltos (asphalt)
1238
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
unblamed
phēmi (to say, speak)
1239
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
opium
opos [(plant) juice]
1240
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
empiric
peira (an attempt, enterprise)
1240
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
plastic
plassō (to form, mould)
1241
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
clinical
klinō (to bend, make slope, make recline)
1242
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
zeal
zēlos (eagerness, jealousy)
1244
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chronicle
chronos (time)
1246
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
analyze
lyō (to loose, dissolve)
1247
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
architectural
tektōn (tech-) (worker in wood, craftsman)
1247
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
surgical
ergon (work, action)
1249
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hydrogen
genos, gon- (race, offsping, kind)
1250
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
philosophize
philos (dear, beloved, loving)
1251
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ethyl
aithēr (ether, clear sky)
1252
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
oppose
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
1254
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cynicism
kyōn, kynos (dog, a Cynic philosopher)
1255
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
church
kyros (supreme power, authority)
1256
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cynosure
kyōn, kynos (dog, a Cynic philosopher)
1258
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
platitude
platys (wide, broad)
1260
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dragon
drakōn (dragon, serpent)
1261
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tyranny
tyrannos (absolute ruler)
1263
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
telegraph
tēle (at a distance, far away)
1264
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
enzyme
zyme (leaven)
1266
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
icebox
pyxos [box (a shrub)]
1267
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
papyrus
papyros (papyrus)
1268
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
atmospheric
sphaira (ball, hollow sphere, globe)
1269
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hygiene
hygiēs (healthy)
1270
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
symposium
pinō, po- (to drink)
1271
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
antarctic
arktos (a bear, the north)
1272
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
poetical
poieō (to make, do)
1273
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
painstakingly
poinē (penalty)
1274
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ostritch
strouthos [sparrow; (with megas) ostrich]
1276
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
strategic
agō, ēg- (to lead, bring)
1277
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
evangelical
angelos (messenger)
1278
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tournament
tornos (a carpenter’s compass)
1279
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
zoology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
1281
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
isosceles
isos (equal)
1282
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
epilepsy
lambanō, lab-, lēp-, lēm- (to take, seize, assume)
1283
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
peppermint
peperi (pepper)
1284
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
asteroid
astēr (star, blue daisy)
1286
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monarchy
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
1288
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sociologist
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
1289
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sociological
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
1291
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
fantasy
phainō, phan- (to show, make appear, bring to light)
1292
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
psychiatrist
iaomai (to heal, cure)
1293
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
nitrogen
nitron (sodium carbonate)
1294
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hysteric
hystera (womb)
1295
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
demagogue
agō, ēg- (to lead, bring)
1296
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
adenoid
adēn (gland)
1297
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
python
Pythōn (Python, the serpent slain by Apollo)
1298
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
apologist
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
1299
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
topical
topos (a place, position)
1300
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
telescopic
skopeō, skep- (to behold, examine, inspect, consider)
1301
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
carat
keras (horn)
1302
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
labyrinthine
Labyrinthos (labyrinth, maze)
1304
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chlorophyll
phyllon (leaf)
1305
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
angel
angelos (messenger)
1307
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
almshouse
eleos (pity, mercy)
1308
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
inharmonious
harmozō (to fit together, join, tune)
1310
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
panacea
akos (remedy)
1311
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
enthusiasm
theos (a god, deity)
1312
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
astrology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
1314
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rhinoceros
rhis, rhin- (nose, snout)
1315
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
synonymous
onoma, onyma (name, word)
1316
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hysterics
hystera (womb)
1318
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
alphabetical
bēta (the second letter of the Greek alphabet)
1318
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chairman
hezomai, hed- (to sit)
1319
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rhubarb
rha (rhubarb)
1321
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
acme
akmē (the highest point)
1322
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
gramophone
phōnē (sound, voice)
1324
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
concentric
kenteō (to prick, stab)
1325
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
scholasticism
scholē [leisure, (free time for) study, school]
1326
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
purser
byrsa (the hide)
1327
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
metabolism
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
1328
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
clime
klinō (to bend, make slope, make recline)
1329
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tyrannical
tyrannos (absolute ruler)
1331
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
theorem
theaomai (to behold, contemplate, view as spectator)
1333
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ethyl
hylē (material, matter)
1334
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ebony
ebenos (ebony)
1335
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aristocratic
krateō (to rule, control)
1336
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tripod
pous, podos (foot)
1337
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
melodious
melos (limb, musical phrase, melody)
1338
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ecstatic
histēmi, sta-, stē (to stand, to make to stand)
1339
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monosyllable
monos (alone, solitary)
1341
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
narcotic
narkē (numbness)
1342
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
trophy
trepō, trop(h)- [to turn (around)]
1342
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
octagonal
oktō (eight)
1343
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
balsam
balsamon (balsam tree)
1344
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
acacia
akakia [acacia (Arabica)]
1344
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pore
peraō (to pass through, traverse)
1345
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aeronaut
aēr (lower air)
1346
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ocean
Okeanos (the great outward sea)
1347
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
amaranthine
marainō (to waste, wither)
1348
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
canopy
kōnops (gnat, mosquito)
1350
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monarchy
monos (alone, solitary)
1351
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
disburse
byrsa (the hide)
1352
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
iconoclast
eikōn (image)
1354
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
replace
platys (wide, broad)
1355
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
prophesy
phēmi (to say, speak)
1356
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
syntax
tattō tak- (to array, assess, assign)
1356
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
philosopher
philos (dear, beloved, loving)
1358
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
asbestos
sbennymi, sbes- (to quench, quell)
1359
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
exhilaration
hilaros (cheerful)
1361
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geological
gē (earth)
1362
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cartoon
chartēs (roll of papyrus, sheet of paper)
1364
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pompous
pempō, pomp- (to send, escort)
1366
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
nausea
naus (ship)
1368
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
genealogy
genos, gon- (race, offsping, kind)
1369
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
comrade
kamara (vaulted chamber)
1370
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cockle
konchē (mussel)
1371
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
torso
thyrsos (thyrsus, wreathed staff of Bacchus and his followers)
1372
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dramatize
draō (to do, act, perform)
1374
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diptera
dis (twice)
1376
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
caustic
kaiō, kau- (to kindle, burn)
1377
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stoppage
styppē (tow, oakum)
1379
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
apologize
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
1380
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phylactery
phylattō, phylak- (to watch, guard)
1382
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monoxide
monos (alone, solitary)
1383
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
paraphernalia
pherō (phor-) (to bear, carry, bring)
1384
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
economize
nomos (custom, law, principle)
1386
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geometric
metron (measure)
1388
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
symbolical
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
1389
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
horizontally
horos (boundary)
1390
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anarchy
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
1391
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
scholar
scholē [leisure, (free time for) study, school]
1392
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
acclimate
klinō (to bend, make slope, make recline)
1393
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
litany
litē (prayer)
1394
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
christen
chriō (to rub, annoint)
1395
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
systematical
histēmi, sta-, stē (to stand, to make to stand)
1397
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hypochondriac
chondros [cartilage(of the breast)]
1398
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
nitric
nitron (sodium carbonate)
1399
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
nitrate
nitron (sodium carbonate)
1400
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
concentration
kenteō (to prick, stab)
1401
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
parliament
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
1401
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
oilskin
elaia (olive tree)
1402
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
griffin
gryps (griffin)
1403
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
optician
opsis (oph-) (sight, view)
1404
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
electrically
ēlecktron (amber)
1406
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
acrobat
akros (topmost)
1407
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
siren
Seirēn (Siren, a minor divinity in Greek mythology)
1408
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bushing
pyxos [box (a shrub)]
1409
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
distich
stichos (line, verse)
1410
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
coppice
kolaphos (blow, stroke)
1412
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
schoolgirl
scholē [leisure, (free time for) study, school]
1414
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
academician
akadēmia (academy, called after Akademos, a demigod)
1414
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
psychologist
psychē (soul, spirit)
1415
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
labyrinth
Labyrinthos (labyrinth, maze)
1416
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
idiosyncrasy
kerannymi, kra- (to mix)
1418
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
canyon
kanna (reed)
1419
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
economist
oikos (house, household)
1420
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pedantic
pais, paid- (child)
1421
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
autocrat
autos (self)
1423
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
thrachea
trachys (rugged, harsh)
1424
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
exorcist
horkos (oath)
1426
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mania
mainomai, man- (to rage, to be beside oneself)
1427
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
prognostication
gignōskō, gnō (to come to know, recognize)
1428
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
grotesquely
kryptō (to hide)
1429
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
electric
ēlecktron (amber)
1430
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
asthma
asthma (shrot-drawn breath)
1431
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
orgy
orgia (secret rites)
1432
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
grammatical
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
1434
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stigmatize
stizō, stig- (to tattoo, mark)
1436
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
surgeon
cheir (hand)
1438
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
therapeutic
therapōn (attendant)
1440
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
accordance
chordē (gut, string, chord)
1441
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
harpsichord
chordē (gut, string, chord)
1443
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tyrannize
tyrannos (absolute ruler)
1444
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mimeograph
mimos (imitator, actor)
1445
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
autograph
autos (self)
1446
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hypnotic
hypnos (sleep)
1447
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
topaz
topazos (a green-colored gem)
1448
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
peppercorn
peperi (pepper)
1449
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
topography
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
1451
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
characteristically
charasmō, charak- (to engrave, mark)
1452
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
superpose
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
1454
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
disastrously
astēr (star, blue daisy)
1455
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
deacon
diakonos (servant, official)
1456
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
musk
moschos (musk)
1457
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
canape
kōnops (gnat, mosquito)
1459
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
engraft
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
1461
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
priesthood
presbys (old)
1462
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
baptize
baptō (to dip)
1463
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sardine
sardinē (sardine)
1464
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
archbishop
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
1465
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
turncoat
tornos (a carpenter’s compass)
1466
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phoenix
phoinix (phoenix, a fabulous bird)
1467
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
philosophy
sophos (clever, wise, learned)
1469
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
adamant
damaō (to tame)
1470
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chameleon
leōn (lion)
1471
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
gammon
kampē (a bending)
1472
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mysteriously
myō (to close, be shut)
1474
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
alabaster
alabastros (alabaster)
1474
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
school
scholē [leisure, (free time for) study, school]
1475
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pancreatic
kreas (flesh)
1476
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
acrobatic
akros (topmost)
1477
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
isthmus
isthmos (neck of land, narrow passage)
1478
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
plateau
platys (wide, broad)
1479
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monopolize
monos (alone, solitary)
1480
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bucolic
bous (bull, ox, cow)
1482
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
trimeter
treis, tria (three)
1483
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
physique
phyō (to produce, make grow)
1484
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
permanganate
Magnētis (lithos) [stone from Magnesia (in northern Greece), magnet]
1485
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
neuralgia
algos (pain)
1486
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phantom
phainō, phan- (to show, make appear, bring to light)
1488
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
autonomy
autos (self)
1489
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
micrometer
metron (measure)
1491
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
xylophone
phōnē (sound, voice)
1492
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
matchlock
myxa (mucous discharge, lamp wick)
1492
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hexagon
gōnia (corner, angle)
1493
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
titanic
Titan, -anos [Titan (one of a family of giant gods)]
1495
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
character
charasmō, charak- (to engrave, mark)
1495
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hieroglyphic
hieros (holy, sacred)
1497
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
accordion
chordē (gut, string, chord)
1498
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
politic
polis (city, state)
1500
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
economy
oikos (house, household)
1501
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
amphitheater
theaomai (to behold, contemplate, view as spectator)
1503
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
barometer
metron (measure)
1504
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
parlance
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
1505
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
moniogram
monos (alone, solitary)
1507
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
machinist
mēchos (means, contrivance)
1508
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
panicky
Pan (Pan, fear-spreading god of woods and flocks)
1510
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
athlete
athlos [contest (in war or sport)]
1511
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
archive
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
1511
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pursue
byrsa (the hide)
1512
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
reimburse
byrsa (the hide)
1513
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
orthodox
dokeō, dox- (to think, have an opinion)
1514
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sketch
schedon (near, shortly)
1515
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phenomenal
phainō, phan- (to show, make appear, bring to light)
1517
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
calorimeter
metron (measure)
1518
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cyclic
kyklos (ring, circle)
1519
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
basilica
basileus (king)
1520
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
autobiography
bios (life)
1522
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
governorship
kybernaō (to steer, govern)
1523
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stuffy
styppē (tow, oakum)
1523
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
graphically
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
1525
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
democratic
krateō (to rule, control)
1527
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
squirrel
skia (shadow)
1528
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mimicry
mimos (imitator, actor)
1529
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stadium
histēmi, sta-, stē (to stand, to make to stand)
1530
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chum
kamara (vaulted chamber)
1532
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
supposedly
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
1534
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
punishment
poinē (penalty)
1535
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geologist
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
1536
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hilarity
hilaros (cheerful)
1538
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
amorphous
morphē (form, shape)
1539
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
plasterer
plassō (to form, mould)
1540
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
parasitic
sitos (grain, food)
1541
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
copse
kolaphos (blow, stroke)
1542
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stomach
stoma, -atos (mouth, opening)
1544
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
philanthropic
philos (dear, beloved, loving)
1545
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dialog
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
1546
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
idolator
idein, eid- (to see)
1547
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
air
aēr (lower air)
1549
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tragedy
aeidō (to sing)
1550
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
apology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
1551
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
airily
aēr (lower air)
1552
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
plate
platys (wide, broad)
1553
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geographic
gē (earth)
1554
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
typhoon
Typhōn (Typhon, father of the winds)
1556
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cone
kōnos (pine-cone)
1557
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
archangel
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
1558
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
seine
sagēnē (dragnet, seine)
1559
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
leper
lepō (to strip off, peel)
1560
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mythical
mythos (speech, tale, legend)
1561
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
lethargy
lēthē (forgetfulness)
1562
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
poet
poieō (to make, do)
1564
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hypocrisy
krinō (to distinguish, decide, judge)
1565
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
atomic
temnō, tom- [cut (up), divide]
1566
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
spermatozoon
speirō, sper- (spor-) [to sow, seed, scatter (like seed)]
1567
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
patty
passō (to sprinkle upon)
1568
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
prismatic
priō (to saw, cut)
1569
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
gypsum
gypsos (chalk, gypsum)
1570
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mastodon
mastos (breast, breast-shaped object)
1571
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
lobe
lobos [lobe (of the ear)]
1573
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
disposer
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
1575
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
catheter
hiēmi, hē- (to let go, send)
1576
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
nitrogenous
genos, gon- (race, offsping, kind)
1578
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
unsophisticated
sophos (clever, wise, learned)
1579
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
apothecary
tithēmi, the-, thē (to put, place)
1580
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
gulf
kolpos (bosom, fold, gulf)
1581
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
category
agora (assembly, public speaking)
1582
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
horizon
horos (boundary)
1584
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
eulogism
eu (well)
1585
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stoical
stoa (a roofed colonade, the school of the Stoic philosophers)
1586
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hypnotize
hypnos (sleep)
1587
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
evangelical
eu (well)
1588
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
physiologist
phyō (to produce, make grow)
1589
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phantasm
phainō, phan- (to show, make appear, bring to light)
1590
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
misplace
platys (wide, broad)
1592
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
larynx
larynx (larynx, upper part of windpipe)
1593
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dogma
dokeō, dox- (to think, have an opinion)
1595
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pygmy
pyx (with the clenched fist)
1597
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
iodide
ion (violet)
1598
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
piracy
peira (an attempt, enterprise)
1600
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
devil
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
1601
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chair
hezomai, hed- (to sit)
1602
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
barium
barys (heavy)
1603
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
comet
komē (hair, tail of a comet)
1604
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
autonomy
nomos (custom, law, principle)
1606
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
giantess
Gigas, -antos [Giant (in mythology)]
1608
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ibis
ibis (ibis, an Egyptian bird)
1609
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
economist
nomos (custom, law, principle)
1610
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chairmanship
hezomai, hed- (to sit)
1611
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
parenthesis
tithēmi, the-, thē (to put, place)
1613
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
alpha
alpha (alpha, the first letter of the Greek alphabet)
1613
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anatomy
temnō, tom- [cut (up), divide]
1614
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
spiral
speira (coil)
1615
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
satyr
Satyros (Satyr)
1617
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
kinetic
kinēo (to set in motion)
1618
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
iconoclast
klaō, klē- [to break (off)]
1619
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
apostle
stellō (stol-) (to make ready, send)
1621
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
fanciful
phainō, phan- (to show, make appear, bring to light)
1621
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phosphorus
phōs, phōt- (light)
1622
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
silo
siros [pit (for keeping grain)]
1623
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chloride
chlōros (light green)
1625
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cosmogony
genos, gon- (race, offsping, kind)
1626
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monarch
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
1627
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bacteriology
baktērion (staff, cane)
1628
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sarcastically
sarx, sark- (flesh)
1629
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
timbrel
typos (tymp-) (a blow, mark, type)
1630
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phantasy
phainō, phan- (to show, make appear, bring to light)
1632
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
perimeter
metron (measure)
1633
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cosmetic
kosmos (order, universe, ornament)
1634
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
lantern
lampō (to give light, shine)
1635
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
binomial
nomos (custom, law, principle)
1636
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dogmatism
dokeō, dox- (to think, have an opinion)
1637
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
antonym
onoma, onyma (name, word)
1639
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stratagem
stratos (army)
1640
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
energize
ergon (work, action)
1641
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
photographic
phōs, phōt- (light)
1642
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
type
typos (tymp-) (a blow, mark, type)
1643
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ether
aithēr (ether, clear sky)
1644
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
heterogeneous
heteros (the other, different)
1645
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bibliographical
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
1646
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tower
tyrris (tower)
1647
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
trapezoid
tettares (tetra-) (four)
1648
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
energetically
ergon (work, action)
1650
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
protoplasm
plassō (to form, mould)
1651
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
gambol
kampē (a bending)
1652
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
gastric
gastēr (belly, stomach)
1653
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phonograph
phōnē (sound, voice)
1654
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cablegram
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
1655
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
alphabetical
alpha (alpha, the first letter of the Greek alphabet)
1656
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
emblematic
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
1657
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
maniac
mainomai, man- (to rage, to be beside oneself)
1659
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
naiad
Naias, -ados (Naiad, a water nymph)
1660
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
strategy
stratos (army)
1662
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
taxpayer
tattō tak- (to array, assess, assign)
1662
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pyramid
pyramis (pyramid)
1663
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dragoon
drakōn (dragon, serpent)
1664
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
trepan
trypaō (to bore, pierce through)
1665
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
leopard
leopardos (leopard)
1666
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
turn
tornos (a carpenter’s compass)
1667
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anchorage
ankos (a bend, a hollow)
1668
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
celandine
chelidōn (swallow)
1669
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mystical
myō (to close, be shut)
1669
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mythological
mythos (speech, tale, legend)
1670
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tropic
trepō, trop(h)- [to turn (around)]
1671
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
physiognomy
gignōskō, gnō (to come to know, recognize)
1672
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diplomatic
diploos (twofold)
1674
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
obelisk
obelos [a spit, sharp-pointed rod (to roast meat on)]
1675
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aroma
arōma (aromatic spice)
1677
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mentor
Mentōr (Mentor, counsellor of Telemachus)
1678
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
biographer
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
1679
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
task
tattō tak- (to array, assess, assign)
1680
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mechanics
mēchos (means, contrivance)
1682
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
syllogism
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
1683
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
accordingly
chordē (gut, string, chord)
1684
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anecdote
didōmi, do- (to give)
1685
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
crystallize
kryos (icy cold, frost)
1687
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
authenticity
autos (self)
1688
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
desk
diskos (disk, dish)
1690
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diploma
diploos (twofold)
1691
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
nitrogen
genos, gon- (race, offsping, kind)
1692
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
amoeba
amoibō (to change)
1693
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
encyclopedia
kyklos (ring, circle)
1694
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
agonize
agōn (contest, struggle)
1695
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
prototype
prōtos (first)
1696
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
horizontal
horos (boundary)
1697
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
oligarchy
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
1698
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
telegram
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
1699
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monarchical
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
1701
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
colosseum
kolossos (colossus, gigantic statue)
1702
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anesthetic
aisthanomal (to feel, perceive)
1704
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
satchel
sakkos [sack (cloth)]
1705
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
basic
balnō, ba-, bē- (to walk, step)
1707
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
symmetrical
metron (measure)
1709
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
morphine
Morpheus (Morpheus, god of dreams)
1710
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
parochial
oikos (house, household)
1711
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stereotype
typos (tymp-) (a blow, mark, type)
1713
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
myrmidon
Myrmidones (the Myrmidons, Achilles’ followers in the Trojan War)
1715
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
economics
nomos (custom, law, principle)
1716
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
schismatic
schizō (to split, divide)
1718
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
prism
priō (to saw, cut)
1719
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
exhilarate
hilaros (cheerful)
1721
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
untune
teinō, ten-, ta-, ton- (to stretch out, strain)
1723
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
schoolteacher
scholē [leisure, (free time for) study, school]
1724
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
basilisk
basileus (king)
1726
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
churchman
kyros (supreme power, authority)
1727
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
eulogium
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
1728
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monopoly
monos (alone, solitary)
1729
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
schoolmate
scholē [leisure, (free time for) study, school]
1731
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
elliptical
leipō, lip- (to leave, be wanting)
1732
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
physiological
phyō (to produce, make grow)
1734
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
psychic
psychē (soul, spirit)
1735
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
unorganized
organon [tool, instrument, organ (of body)]
1736
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
oleomargarine
elaia (olive tree)
1737
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
scope
skopeō, skep- (to behold, examine, inspect, consider)
1738
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phase
phainō, phan- (to show, make appear, bring to light)
1739
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ethylene
hylē (material, matter)
1740
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
apostrophe
strephō, stroph- (to turn about, twist)
1741
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diagonally
gōnia (corner, angle)
1743
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cream
chriō (to rub, annoint)
1745
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
drastic
draō (to do, act, perform)
1746
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
choler
cholē (gall, bile)
1748
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
thallus
thallō (to sprout, thrive)
1750
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
philology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
1751
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
purple
porphyra [purplefish, purple (dye)]
1752
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
glucose
glykys (sweet)
1753
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
metropolitan
polis (city, state)
1754
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sumpter
sattō (to fill up, pack)
1755
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phaeton
Phaetōn (Phaeton, son of the sun god Helios)
1757
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
astrological
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
1759
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
prophecy
phēmi (to say, speak)
1761
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
astronomer
astēr (star, blue daisy)
1762
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
snuffbox
pyxos [box (a shrub)]
1764
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
lion
leōn (lion)
1765
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tour
tornos (a carpenter’s compass)
1767
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
eulogy
eu (well)
1768
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
barbarian
barbaros (foreign, barbarous)
1769
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tiara
tiara (tiara, Persian headdress)
1770
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cosmopolitan
polis (city, state)
1771
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anomalous
homos (one and the same)
1772
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
misgovernment
kybernaō (to steer, govern)
1773
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sperm
speirō, sper- (spor-) [to sow, seed, scatter (like seed)]
1774
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sarcophagus
phagein (to eat)
1775
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
choral
choros (dance, choir)
1776
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
astronomy
nomos (custom, law, principle)
1777
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tombstone
tymbos (tomb, grave)
1779
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stentorian
Stentor (Stentor, a Greek herald, famous for his loud voice)
1780
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pastry
passō (to sprinkle upon)
1782
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tactics
tattō tak- (to array, assess, assign)
1782
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
psychology
psychē (soul, spirit)
1783
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
caryatid
Karyai (Caryae, town in Laconia, after which priestesses of Atremis were called)
1784
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
metallic
metallon (mine, metal)
1784
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
electron
ēlecktron (amber)
1786
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
zealot
zēlos (eagerness, jealousy)
1787
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rhapsody
aeidō (to sing)
1789
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
according
chordē (gut, string, chord)
1790
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pease
pisos (pea)
1791
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
elegy
elegos [song (of mourning)]
1793
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monotone
teinō, ten-, ta-, ton- (to stretch out, strain)
1795
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dandelion
leōn (lion)
1796
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
neophyte
phyō (to produce, make grow)
1798
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
thermos
theromai (to become warm, hot)
1799
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bomb
bombos (a booming, humming)
1801
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tetanus
teinō, ten-, ta-, ton- (to stretch out, strain)
1803
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
leucocyte
leukos (white)
1804
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
scenery
skēnē [tent, stage (building)]
1805
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
antechamber
kamara (vaulted chamber)
1806
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
political
polis (city, state)
1807
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
polytheist
theos (a god, deity)
1808
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
intonation
teinō, ten-, ta-, ton- (to stretch out, strain)
1809
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
unpracticed
prattō, prak- (to accomplish, manage, practice)
1810
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
archbishop
skopeō, skep- (to behold, examine, inspect, consider)
1811
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monosyllable
lambanō, lab-, lēp-, lēm- (to take, seize, assume)
1813
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stoic
stoa (a roofed colonade, the school of the Stoic philosophers)
1814
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hypocrite
krinō (to distinguish, decide, judge)
1815
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
apologetically
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
1816
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
millimeter
metron (measure)
1817
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bichromate
chrōma (color)
1818
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
zoological
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
1819
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
taskmaster
tattō tak- (to array, assess, assign)
1820
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pyrites
pyr (fire)
1821
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
critically
krinō (to distinguish, decide, judge)
1822
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cyclometer
metron (measure)
1823
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
homogeneous
genos, gon- (race, offsping, kind)
1824
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
displace
platys (wide, broad)
1825
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
clematis
klaō, klē- [to break (off)]
1826
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hydrometer
metron (measure)
1827
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
heterodoxy
heteros (the other, different)
1828
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
organizer
organon [tool, instrument, organ (of body)]
1829
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
orthodoxy
orthos (straight, right, correct)
1830
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
parallelogram
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
1831
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
archduke
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
1833
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
autobiography
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
1834
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sesame
sēsamē (sesame)
1835
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
astrolabe
lambanō, lab-, lēp-, lēm- (to take, seize, assume)
1836
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
panther
panthēr (panther)
1837
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
austerity
aous (dry, exhausted)
1838
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chimney
kaminos (oven, furnace)
1839
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dimity
dis (twice)
1840
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
electrotype
ēlecktron (amber)
1841
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aster
astēr (star, blue daisy)
1842
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
politically
polis (city, state)
1844
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chronological
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
1845
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ode
aeidō (to sing)
1847
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
electro
ēlecktron (amber)
1848
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
asylum
sylaō (to strip off, rob)
1849
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
reorganize
organon [tool, instrument, organ (of body)]
1851
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cannon
kanna (reed)
1852
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
automotive
autos (self)
1853
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
atomy
temnō, tom- [cut (up), divide]
1854
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
intone
teinō, ten-, ta-, ton- (to stretch out, strain)
1855
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
telegraphic
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
1856
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
prow
prō(i)ra (prow)
1857
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
magician
magos (enchanter, wizard)
1858
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ensilage
siros [pit (for keeping grain)]
1859
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
parley
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
1860
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diamond
damaō (to tame)
1862
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
polemic
polemos (war)
1862
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
antipodes
pous, podos (foot)
1863
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
idolatry
idein, eid- (to see)
1865
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
amass
massō (to knead, press into a mould)
1867
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
apostate
histēmi, sta-, stē (to stand, to make to stand)
1868
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chrysalis
chrysos (gold)
1869
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tiger
tigris (tiger)
1871
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
demagogue
dēmos (the people)
1872
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phalanx
phalanx (battle line)
1873
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
embryo
bryō (to swell, to teem with)
1874
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
petroleum
petra (rock, stone)
1875
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
idolatrous
latris [(hired) servant]
1876
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
canal
kanna (reed)
1878
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
harmony
harmozō (to fit together, join, tune)
1879
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bibliographical
biblos (bark of the papyrus, book)
1880
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cyclometer
kyklos (ring, circle)
1881
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
topic
topos (a place, position)
1883
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cinema
kinēo (to set in motion)
1884
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
perch
perkē [perch (a fish)]
1885
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
creosote
sōzō (to save, preserve)
1886
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
newspaper
papyros (papyrus)
1887
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
plutocrat
krateō (to rule, control)
1888
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pendragon
drakōn (dragon, serpent)
1889
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
epithet
tithēmi, the-, thē (to put, place)
1891
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bombard
bombos (a booming, humming)
1892
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chime
kymbos (cup)
1893
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
synonym
onoma, onyma (name, word)
1894
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
base
balnō, ba-, bē- (to walk, step)
1895
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
peanut
pisos (pea)
1896
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sackcloth
sakkos [sack (cloth)]
1897
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
prehistoric
histōr (learned, acquainted with)
1898
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diapason
pas, pant- (every, entire, all)
1899
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hemorrhage
rhēgnymi, rhag- (to break, burst forth)
1900
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
physiognomy
phyō (to produce, make grow)
1902
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pathological
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
1903
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phenomenon
phainō, phan- (to show, make appear, bring to light)
1905
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chrysanthemum
anthos (blossom, flower)
1906
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
trope
trepō, trop(h)- [to turn (around)]
1907
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
polytheism
theos (a god, deity)
1909
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
indisposed
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
1910
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
electrolytic
ēlecktron (amber)
1911
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
prophetess
phēmi (to say, speak)
1912
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
return
tornos (a carpenter’s compass)
1913
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
saxophone
phōnē (sound, voice)
1914
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
porphyry
porphyra [purplefish, purple (dye)]
1916
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
epoch
echō, hek, schē-, och- (to have, hold)
1917
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
atlas
Atlas, -antos (Atlas, a giant, pillar of heaven)
1918
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
heliotrope
hēlios (sun)
1919
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
salicylic
hylē (material, matter)
1920
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
blameless
phēmi (to say, speak)
1921
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anemone
anemos (wind)
1922
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hydrophobia
phobos (fear, terror)
1923
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monopolist
monos (alone, solitary)
1924
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dolphin
delphis, -inos (dolphin)
1926
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
octopus
oktō (eight)
1927
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
marmalade
mēlon (apple, any tree fruit)
1928
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
euphony
phōnē (sound, voice)
1929
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
gigantic
Gigas, -antos [Giant (in mythology)]
1930
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chrome
chrōma (color)
1931
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anthropology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
1933
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
prophetic
phēmi (to say, speak)
1934
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
airtight
aēr (lower air)
1935
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
haversack
sakkos [sack (cloth)]
1937
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
encyst
kyō (to contain, be pregnant)
1938
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
catalog
legō, log- (to pick, gather, speak)
1939
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
enthusiastically
theos (a god, deity)
1941
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pilot
pēdon (blade of an oar)
1943
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
trilogy
treis, tria (three)
1944
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
slander
skandalon (trap, offense)
1945
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
thyroid
thyra (door)
1947
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diagonal
gōnia (corner, angle)
1948
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
piratical
peira (an attempt, enterprise)
1949
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
silage
siros [pit (for keeping grain)]
1950
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
amaranth
marainō (to waste, wither)
1952
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cotyledon
kotylē (anything hollow, small cup)
1953
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diabolical
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
1954
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
spasm
spaō (to draw, pluck, tear)
1955
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
prognosticate
gignōskō, gnō (to come to know, recognize)
1956
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
genetic
genos, gon- (race, offsping, kind)
1957
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
steapsin
stear (fat)
1959
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hydraulic
hydōr (water)
1961
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
comic
kōmos (merry-making, band of revelers)
1962
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
economical
nomos (custom, law, principle)
1963
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
telescope
tēle (at a distance, far away)
1965
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
lyre
lyra (lyre)
1966
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pantomime
mimos (imitator, actor)
1967
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
heterodox
dokeō, dox- (to think, have an opinion)
1968
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
marble
marmaros (crystalline rock, marble)
1969
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
undertone
teinō, ten-, ta-, ton- (to stretch out, strain)
1970
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
laity
laos (the people)
1971
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
metaphysician
phyō (to produce, make grow)
1972
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pepsin
peptō (to cook, digest)
1973
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
microbe
bios (life)
1974
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cartridge
chartēs (roll of papyrus, sheet of paper)
1975
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anemia
haima (blood)
1976
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
typhoid
typhō (to raise a smoke, burn slowly)
1977
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
match
myxa (mucous discharge, lamp wick)
1979
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pumpkin
pepōn (cooked by the sun)
1980
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
astronomical
nomos (custom, law, principle)
1981
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phonetic
phōnē (sound, voice)
1982
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pope
pappas (papa)
1984
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
presbytery
presbys (old)
1985
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ambrosia
brotos (mortal man)
1986
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sophistication
sophos (clever, wise, learned)
1987
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
nauseate
naus (ship)
1988
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pancreas
pas, pant- (every, entire, all)
1989
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geographer
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
1990
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diaphragm
phrassō, phrag- (to fence in)
1991
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mimic
mimos (imitator, actor)
1993
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hexagon
hex (six)
1994
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
impracticable
prattō, prak- (to accomplish, manage, practice)
1995
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anatomist
temnō, tom- [cut (up), divide]
1996
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sarcastic
sarx, sark- (flesh)
1997
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
autocracy
krateō (to rule, control)
1998
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
archdeacon
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
1999
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
periphery
pherō (phor-) (to bear, carry, bring)
2000
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
architecture
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
2002
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
narcissus
narkissos (narcissus)
2003
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pseudonym
pseudō (to deceive)
2004
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
psychologist
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
2005
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geologist
gē (earth)
2006
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
choleric
cholē (gall, bile)
2007
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
heroical
hērōs (hero)
2008
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pyorrhea
pyon (pus)
2010
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
kerosene
kēros (wax)
2011
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
toxin
toxon [bow; (pl.) bow and arrows (sometimes poisoned)]
2012
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
catastrophe
strephō, stroph- (to turn about, twist)
2013
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hydrogen
hydōr (water)
2015
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
metamorphose
morphē (form, shape)
2016
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
calyx
kalyx (covering of a flower, calyx)
2017
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
strangle
stranx, -ngos (a trickle, a drop squeezed out)
2018
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phosphorescent
phōs, phōt- (light)
2020
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
spleen
splęn (milt, spleen)
2021
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
harmonize
harmozō (to fit together, join, tune)
2023
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
armchair
hezomai, hed- (to sit)
2024
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rheum
rheō, rheu-, rhy- (rho-) (to flow)
2026
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mimeograph
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
2027
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
esthetic
aisthanomal (to feel, perceive)
2028
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sacking
sakkos [sack (cloth)]
2029
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monkish
monos (alone, solitary)
2030
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
plinth
plinthos (brick)
2031
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
baseless
balnō, ba-, bē- (to walk, step)
2032
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anthem
phōnē (sound, voice)
2033
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monotone
monos (alone, solitary)
2035
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
unpunished
poinē (penalty)
2037
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ecliptic
leipō, lip- (to leave, be wanting)
2038
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
historian
histōr (learned, acquainted with)
2039
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
kirk
kyros (supreme power, authority)
2040
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tonic
teinō, ten-, ta-, ton- (to stretch out, strain)
2041
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
parsley
selinon (celery)
2043
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tragically
tragos (he-goat)
2044
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
centre
kenteō (to prick, stab)
2045
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
metropolis
mētēr (mother)
2046
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
abyss
bythos (byssos) [depth or bottom (of the sea)]
2048
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diplomacy
diploos (twofold)
2049
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
formaldehyde
hydōr (water)
2050
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cordwood
chordē (gut, string, chord)
2051
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
subdeacon
diakonos (servant, official)
2053
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
echo
ēchō (sound, echo)
2054
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bushel
pyxos [box (a shrub)]
2055
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
schoolfellow
scholē [leisure, (free time for) study, school]
2057
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
microcosm
mikros (little, small)
2058
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
diabetes
balnō, ba-, bē- (to walk, step)
2059
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
self-government
kybernaō (to steer, govern)
2061
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
synod
hodos (road, way)
2062
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cylindrical
kylindō (to roll)
2064
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
parish
oikos (house, household)
2065
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monogram
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
2066
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chronology
chronos (time)
2067
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
schoolboy
scholē [leisure, (free time for) study, school]
2069
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
economic
oikos (house, household)
2070
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
nitrous
nitron (sodium carbonate)
2071
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
magic
magos (enchanter, wizard)
2071
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
albatross
kados (water pitcher)
2072
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
allegorical
allos (another)
2073
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
geometrical
metron (measure)
2074
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anthropology
anthrōpos (man)
2075
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
taxi
tattō tak- (to array, assess, assign)
2076
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hepatic
hēpar, -atos (liver)
2078
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
architectural
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
2079
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
repose
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
2080
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chamber
kamara (vaulted chamber)
2081
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
myth
mythos (speech, tale, legend)
2082
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
epilogue
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
2084
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
architecture
tektōn (tech-) (worker in wood, craftsman)
2085
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monotony
monos (alone, solitary)
2086
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
massy
massō (to knead, press into a mould)
2087
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
biology
bios (life)
2088
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
drachm
drassomai, drach- (to grasp)
2089
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
iota
iōta (the ninth letter of the Greek alphabet
2090
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chasm
chainõ (to yawn, gape)
2092
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cauterize
kaiō, kau- (to kindle, burn)
2093
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
scenic
skēnē [tent, stage (building)]
2095
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
barbarity
barbaros (foreign, barbarous)
2096
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hippodrome
hippos (horse)
2097
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
parishioner
oikos (house, household)
2099
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
asphyxiation
sphyzō, sphyg- [to throb, beat (of pulse)]
2101
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hippodrome
dramein, drom- (to run)
2102
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
superimpose
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
2103
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monasticism
monos (alone, solitary)
2104
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
currant
Korinthos (Corinth, a Greek seaport)
2105
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
zoology
zaō, (zō) (to live)
2106
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
throne
thronos (seat, throne)
2107
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
butter
boutryon (butter)
2108
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dropsical
hydōr (water)
2109
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
autocrat
krateō (to rule, control)
2110
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
electrotype
typos (tymp-) (a blow, mark, type)
2111
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
caraway
karon (caraway)
2113
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
govern
kybernaō (to steer, govern)
2114
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
polyp
polys (much, many)
2115
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hymeneal
hymēn (membrane; Hymen, god of marriage)
2116
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
electromagnet
ēlecktron (amber)
2117
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
orchid
orchis (testicle, orchid)
2119
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
epistle
stellō (stol-) (to make ready, send)
2120
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
kaleidoscope
kalos (beautiful, fair)
2121
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
scholarship
scholē [leisure, (free time for) study, school]
2122
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pentagon
pente (five)
2123
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
monopolist
pōleō (to sell)
2124
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
argon
ergon (work, action)
2126
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
coffin
kophinos (basket)
2127
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
schemer
echō, hek, schē-, och- (to have, hold)
2128
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
turnover
tornos (a carpenter’s compass)
2129
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phosphorescent
pherō (phor-) (to bear, carry, bring)
2130
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
scepter
skēptō [to prop, support (by a stick)]
2131
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
coroner
korōnē (anything curved like a ring or crown)
2132
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
melody
melos (limb, musical phrase, melody)
2133
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
magnetize
Magnētis (lithos) [stone from Magnesia (in northern Greece), magnet]
2134
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
idiosyncrasy
idios (one’s own, peculiar)
2135
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hysterically
hystera (womb)
2136
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
parasite
sitos (grain, food)
2137
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
thesis
tithēmi, the-, thē (to put, place)
2138
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pancreatic
pas, pant- (every, entire, all)
2139
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
program
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
2140
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
acropolis
polis (city, state)
2141
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
thoracic
thōrax, thorak- (breast-plate, part covered by it)
2142
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
alchemist
chēmeia (art of alloying metals)
2143
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
kilogram
chilioi (thousand)
2144
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
angelic
angelos (messenger)
2146
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
coronal
korōnē (anything curved like a ring or crown)
2147
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
engulf
kolpos (bosom, fold, gulf)
2148
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
idealist
idein, eid- (to see)
2149
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bimetallism
metallon (mine, metal)
2150
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dynamite
dynamai (to be able, to be powerful)
2152
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
scheme
echō, hek, schē-, och- (to have, hold)
2153
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
magneto
Magnētis (lithos) [stone from Magnesia (in northern Greece), magnet]
2154
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
canonical
kanōn (rod, rule, standard)
2155
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pathological
pathein (to experience, feel suffer)
2156
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
onyx
onyx (hoof, fingernail, onyx)
2157
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
buttermilk
boutryon (butter)
2158
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
logarithm
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
2159
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
prolog
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
2160
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
optical
opsis (oph-) (sight, view)
2161
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
plaster
plassō (to form, mould)
2162
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
painless
poinē (penalty)
2163
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
planet
planē (a wandering)
2164
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
galaxy
gala, -aktos (milk)
2165
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
opiate
opos [(plant) juice]
2166
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
acetylene
hylē (material, matter)
2167
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
polysyllable
polys (much, many)
2168
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
liter
litra (silver coin, pound)
2169
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
botanist
boskō, bot- (to feed)
2170
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ecstasy
histēmi, sta-, stē (to stand, to make to stand)
2171
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
endosperm
endon (inward)
2172
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pep
peperi (pepper)
2173
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
organize
organon [tool, instrument, organ (of body)]
2174
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mime
mimos (imitator, actor)
2175
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
schoolhouse
scholē [leisure, (free time for) study, school]
2176
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
enthusiastic
theos (a god, deity)
2177
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
camera
kamara (vaulted chamber)
2178
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tropical
trepō, trop(h)- [to turn (around)]
2179
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
almond
amygdalē (almond)
2180
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
peroxide
oxys (sharp, keen)
2181
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ink
kaiō, kau- (to kindle, burn)
2182
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
idealize
idein, eid- (to see)
2184
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
peppermint
mintha [mint (plant)]
2185
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
scenario
skēnē [tent, stage (building)]
2186
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
organist
organon [tool, instrument, organ (of body)]
2187
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hydrangea
hydōr (water)
2189
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
surgical
cheir (hand)
2190
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
plastering
plassō (to form, mould)
2191
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
speedometer
metron (measure)
2192
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
crown
korōnē (anything curved like a ring or crown)
2193
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ammonium
Ammōn (Ammon, the Libyan Zeus)
2194
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
astrologer
astēr (star, blue daisy)
2195
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
epidemic
dēmos (the people)
2196
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
enthusiast
theos (a god, deity)
2197
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
parle
ballō, blē-, bol- (to throw)
2198
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mystic
myō (to close, be shut)
2199
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
physics
phyō (to produce, make grow)
2200
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
trilogy
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
2201
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
typist
typos (tymp-) (a blow, mark, type)
2202
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
lethargic
lēthē (forgetfulness)
2203
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
trout
trōgō (to gnaw, nibble)
2204
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dryad
drys (tree, oak)
2205
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
antichrist
chriō (to rub, annoint)
2206
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
polestar
pelō (-omai); (pol-) (to be in motion)
2208
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
turnpike
tornos (a carpenter’s compass)
2209
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
halo
halōs [threshing floor, disk (of sun, moon), halo]
2210
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
meningitis
mēninx [membrane (enclosing the brain)]
2211
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
eulogy
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
2212
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cyanogen
genos, gon- (race, offsping, kind)
2213
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
card
chartēs (roll of papyrus, sheet of paper)
2214
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sycophant
phainō, phan- (to show, make appear, bring to light)
2215
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
comma
koptō, kom- (to strike, chop off)
2216
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pleurisy
pleura (rib, side)
2217
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
platinum
platys (wide, broad)
2218
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
propose
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
2219
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
treasurer
thēsauros (store, treasure)
2220
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
astronomer
nomos (custom, law, principle)
2221
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
photo
phōs, phōt- (light)
2222
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
miter
mitra [(oriental) headdress]
2223
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
painful
poinē (penalty)
2224
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
octopus
pous, podos (foot)
2225
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
airy
aēr (lower air)
2226
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
criterion
krinō (to distinguish, decide, judge)
2227
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
octagonal
gōnia (corner, angle)
2228
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
conger
gongros (eel)
2229
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phosphorus
pherō (phor-) (to bear, carry, bring)
2230
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
police
polis (city, state)
2231
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mysticism
myō (to close, be shut)
2232
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
heresy
haireō (to take, grasp, choose)
2233
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
heterodox
heteros (the other, different)
2234
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
metaphor
pherō (phor-) (to bear, carry, bring)
2236
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
homily
ilē (troop, band)
2237
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
telepathy
tēle (at a distance, far away)
2238
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
kaleidoscope
skopeō, skep- (to behold, examine, inspect, consider)
2239
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
spore
speirō, sper- (spor-) [to sow, seed, scatter (like seed)]
2241
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
homogeneous
homos (one and the same)
2242
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
archon
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
2243
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
aloe
alōe [aloe (a plant)]
2244
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
paralytic
lyō (to loose, dissolve)
2245
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dogmatic
dokeō, dox- (to think, have an opinion)
2246
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
analytic
lyō (to loose, dissolve)
2247
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phosphate
pherō (phor-) (to bear, carry, bring)
2248
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
crocus
krokos (saffron, crocus)
2249
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hydrophobia
hydōr (water)
2250
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
elasticity
elaunō, ela- (to drive, propel)
2251
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bicycle
kyklos (ring, circle)
2252
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mausoleum
Mausōlos (a nobleman in Asia Minor with famous tomb)
2253
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pasty
passō (to sprinkle upon)
2254
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
plaister
plassō (to form, mould)
2255
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anomaly
homos (one and the same)
2256
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
cube
kybos (cube)
2257
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
topographical
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
2258
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
priestess
presbys (old)
2259
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
biological
bios (life)
2260
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
misanthrope
anthrōpos (man)
2261
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
iridescent
iris, -idos (rainbow, iris)
2262
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mustache
mystax (upper lip, moustache)
2263
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
canister
kanna (reed)
2265
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dramatically
draō (to do, act, perform)
2267
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
hallucination
alyō (to be beside oneself)
2268
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pedantic
agō, ēg- (to lead, bring)
2269
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
towery
tyrris (tower)
2270
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
barometer
barys (heavy)
2271
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
slanderer
skandalon (trap, offense)
2272
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chatterbox
pyxos [box (a shrub)]
2273
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
neuralgia
neuron [sinew (pl. nerves)]
2274
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
clalendar
kylindō (to roll)
2275
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
coma
komē (hair, tail of a comet)
2276
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
probiscis
boskō, bot- (to feed)
2277
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
idolatry
latris [(hired) servant]
2278
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phosphoric
phōs, phōt- (light)
2279
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
malaria
aēr (lower air)
2280
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
phraseology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
2281
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
archipelago
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
2282
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
politics
polis (city, state)
2283
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
technically
tektōn (tech-) (worker in wood, craftsman)
2284
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
salamander
salamandra (salamander)
2285
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
nomad
nemō (to assign, allot, drive to pasture)
2286
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chromium
chrōma (color)
2287
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
esophagus
phagein (to eat)
2288
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
patriarch
archō (to lead, rule, be the first, begin)
2289
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
disc
diskos (disk, dish)
2290
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
decalogue
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
2291
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
surtax
tattō tak- (to array, assess, assign)
2292
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
doxology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
2293
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tricycle
treis, tria (three)
2294
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
panoply
hoplon [implement (pl. armor, weapons)]
2295
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
zoologist
zaō, (zō) (to live)
2296
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
theatre
theaomai (to behold, contemplate, view as spectator)
2297
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
idolize
idein, eid- (to see)
2298
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
composer
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
2299
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
carbohydrate
hydōr (water)
2300
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
nard
nardos (spikenard)
2301
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
polyglot
glōtta, glōssa (tongue)
2302
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
alchemy
chēmeia (art of alloying metals)
2303
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
embalm
balsamon (balsam tree)
2304
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
epileptic
lambanō, lab-, lēp-, lēm- (to take, seize, assume)
2305
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
petroleum
elaia (olive tree)
2306
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
partridge
perdix (partridge)
2307
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
apropos
pauō [to bring to an end, give rest (The meaning of most derivatives of pauō has been strongly influenced by Latin pōnō, positus)]
2308
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dyspepsia
peptō (to cook, digest)
2309
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
scene
skēnē [tent, stage (building)]
2310
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tragedian
aeidō (to sing)
2311
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
orthography
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
2312
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
oilcloth
elaia (olive tree)
2313
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
treasury
thēsauros (store, treasure)
2314
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
psaltery
psallō [to pluck, play (the lyre)]
2315
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
giant
Gigas, -antos [Giant (in mythology)]
2316
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
auto
autos (self)
2317
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
theologian
theos (a god, deity)
2318
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
pastel
passō (to sprinkle upon)
2319
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
catapult
pallō (to sway, whirl)
2320
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
mathematics
mathein (to learn, study)
2321
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
empurpled
porphyra [purplefish, purple (dye)]
2322
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
intoxication
toxon [bow; (pl.) bow and arrows (sometimes poisoned)]
2323
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
surgeon
ergon (work, action)
2324
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
impractical
prattō, prak- (to accomplish, manage, practice)
2325
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
idolater
latris [(hired) servant]
2326
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
rhythm
rheō, rheu-, rhy- (rho-) (to flow)
2327
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
evangelist
angelos (messenger)
2328
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
philosophically
sophos (clever, wise, learned)
2329
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
bibliography
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
2330
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
naphtha
naphtha (naphtha)
2331
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
sympathetic
pathein (to experience, feel suffer)
2332
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
lotus
lōtos (lotus)
2334
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
arithmetical
arithmos (number)
2335
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
dulcimer
melos (limb, musical phrase, melody)
2336
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
manganese
Magnētis (lithos) [stone from Magnesia (in northern Greece), magnet]
2337
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
polyglot
polys (much, many)
2338
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
tympanic
typos (tymp-) (a blow, mark, type)
2339
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
photographic
graphō, gram- (to draw, write, describe)
2340
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
philosophy
philos (dear, beloved, loving)
2341
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
carton
chartēs (roll of papyrus, sheet of paper)
2342
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
agony
agōn (contest, struggle)
2343
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
skeleton
skellō (to dry up, parch)
2344
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
chaise
hezomai, hed- (to sit)
2345
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
anthropologist
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
2346
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
ungoverned
kybernaō (to steer, govern)
2347
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
upturned
tornos (a carpenter’s compass)
2348
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
popish
pappas (papa)
2349
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
microscope
mikros (little, small)
2350
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
corollary
korōnē (anything curved like a ring or crown)
2351
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
demonology
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
2352
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
crisis
krinō (to distinguish, decide, judge)
2353
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
place
platys (wide, broad)
2354
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
logician
logos (word, speech, reasoning, subject matter)
2355
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
stenography
stenos (narrow, close)
2356
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
brace
brachiōn (the arm)
2357
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
solecism
soloikos (speaking incorrectly)
2358
# From what Greek word, with what meaning, do we derive the English word
eclogue
legō, log- (to pick, gather, speak)
