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Greek and Latin Roots 2. 26-38. Theos Greek god. Theology(logos – to study) – knowledge or study of god Monotheism( monos – one, alone) – belief in one god Polytheism(poly – many) – belief in many gods Atheist(a, ab – away from) – one who does not believe in any god - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Greek and Latin Roots 2
26-38
Theos Greekgod
• Theology(logos – to study) – knowledge or study of god
• Monotheism(monos – one, alone) – belief in one god
• Polytheism(poly – many) – belief in many gods
• Atheist(a, ab – away from) – one who does not believe in any god
• Enthusiasm(in – in, into) – having spirit or a god inside; inspiration
Deus Latingod
• Deity – having the character of a god, object of worship; a god
• Deify – to exalt to the position of a god; to treat as a god
• Adieu(a – to, French) – parting salutation, go with God
• Addio(ad – to, Italian) – goodbye
• Adios(a – to, Spanish) - goodbye
Divinus Latingod-like
• Divine(adj) – relating to or proceeding directly from God or a god
• Divine(noun) – a soothsayer, a clergyman, a theologian
• Divine(verb) – to discover as if led by God; find water with a divining rod
• Divine Right of Kings – the right to rule comes from God and not the people
Homo, Hominis Latinman, human being
• Homo sapiens(sapire – to be wise) – man as a thinking species
• Homage – an oath of loyalty by a vassal or tenant to a feudal lord
• Human – relating to or characteristic of human beings
• Humane – marked by compassion for humans or animals
Anthropos Greekman, mankind, humankind
• Anthropology(logos – to study) – the study of mankind
• Philanthropy(philia – to love) – devotion to human welfare
• Philanthropist – a generous giver to education, charity or social work
• Misanthrope(mis – to hate) – a hater or distruster of mankind
Vir Latinman, manly, masculine
• Virile – manly• Virago – a man-like woman• Triumvirate(tri – three) - a
three man governing team• Virtue – manly strength or
courage; moral excellence• Virtual – being in essence
or effect, but not in fact• Virtuoso – a man with great
technical skill in the fine arts, esp. music
Femina Latinwoman
• Female – the gender that can produce eggs or bear offspring
• Feminine – having qualities associated with women
• Femininity – state of being womanly
• Effeminate – feminine in appearance or manner; unmasculine
• Feminism – advocacy of women’s rights
• Femme fatale(French) – an irresistibly attractive woman
Infans, Infantis Latininability to speak
• Infant – speechless; one who cannot yet speak
• Infancy – condition of being an infant; early childhood
• Infantile – behaving like an infant or child
• Infant school – in England school for children under seven years old
• Infantry – (originally) force composed of those too young or inexperienced or low in rank for cavalry service; (now) foot soldiers in an army
Pais, paidos Greekchild
• Pediatrician(iatros – physician) – a doctor for children
• Encyclopedia(kyklos – round) – a series of books which provide a child a well-rounded knowledge on all subjects
• Pedagogue(agein – to lead) – tutor who escorted children to school
• Pedantic – overly concerned with minute details and formalities in teaching
Schole Greekleisure, free time
• School – (n) a place of education, a group of fish swimming together; (v) to teach or educate
• Scholastic – of or pertaining to schools or school education
• Scholar – a student who is taught, especially one who is learned in classical(Greek or Latin) languages or literature
Ergon Greekwork
• Energy(en – in) – the capacity for being active or doing work; useable power
• Ergometer(metron – measure) – device for measuring the work performed or energy expended during exercise
• Allergy(allos – other) – exaggerated reaction to substances
• Surgery(chirurgeon – working by hand) – physician who performs manual operations on the body
Ludo, Lusus Latinplay, mock
• Allude(ad – to, toward) – make indirect reference to; refer to
• Elude(e, ex – out of) – to avoid cleverly; to escape
• Delude(v)(de – down, away from) – to play falsely, deceive
• Illusion(n)(in – not) – the creation of a false impression of reality
• Ludicrous – laughable, ridiculous, absurd
Iatros Greekdoctor, physician, comforter
• Psychiatrist(phychos – soul) – doctor for the mind and soul
• Podiatrist(podes – feet) – foot doctor
• Hippiatrist(hippos – horse) – a veterinarian
• Iatrogenic(genesis – origin, source) – illness or injury caused by doctors’ mistake
• Geriatrics(geron – old age) – field of medicine dealing with older people