Nick Flashcards
Greek and latin root words
1
Q
What is the definition of affix?
A
an additional element placed at the beginning or end of a root, stem, or word, or in the body of a word, to modify its meaning.
2
Q
What is the definition of prefix?
A
To add something to the beginning of the word
3
Q
What is the definition of suffix?
A
To add an affix to the end of a word
4
Q
Mono, uni means what?
A
One
5
Q
What is the meaning of poly?
A
Poly means many
6
Q
What does the affix ped mean?
A
means child
7
Q
What does demo mean?
A
people
8
Q
When would you use auto for?
A
Your self
9
Q
what is the meaning of arthr?
A
joint
10
Q
What is the meaning of hem?
A
blood
11
Q
what is the meaning of Manu?
A
hand
12
Q
what is the meaning of corp
A
body
13
Q
what is the meaning of Broncho?
A
windpipe
14
Q
what is the meaning of opt(o)?
A
eye or sight
15
Q
what is the meaning of cephal?
A
head or brain
