Greek/Latin Roots Master Flashcards
Anti
Originated: Greek
Meaning: Against, opposite
Examples: Antifederalist, antivirus
Auto
Originated: Greek
Meaning: Self
Examples: Autobiography, autograph
Bio
Originated: Greek
Meaning: Life
Examples: Biology, biographic
Cap
Originated: Latin
Meaning: Head
Examples: Decapitated, captain
Centr
Originated: Latin
Meaning: Center
Examples: Central, centrist
Cycl
Originated: Latin
Meaning: Circle
Examples: Cyclist, unicycle
Form
Originated: Latin
Meaning: Shape
Examples: Formed, formation
Log
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Word
Examples: Monologue, dialogue
Logy
Originated: Greek
Meaning: Study of
Examples: Biology, psychology
Man
Originated: Latin
Meaning: Hand
Examples: Manual, manufacture
Meter
Originated: Greek
Meaning: Measure
Examples: Centimeters, diameter
Multi
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Many, much
Examples: Multiple, multiplication
Ped
Originated: Latin
Meaning: Foot
Examples: Pedicure, centipede
Phone
Originated: Greek
Meaning: Sound
Examples: Cellphone, telephone
Aster/astr
Originated: Latin
Meaning: Star
Examples: Astronomy, astronaut
Aud
Originated:Latin
Meaning: Hear
Examples: Audience, audio
Dic/Dict
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Say
Examples: Prediction, dictator
Geo
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Earth, ground
Examples: Geology, geode
Graph
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Written
Examples: Graphic, graphical