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Greek and Latin roots in English 1
Greek and Latin roots in English
The following is an alphabetical list of Greek and Latin roots, stems, suffixes, and prefixes commonly used in
English.
Those used in medicine and medical terminology are not listed here but instead in Wikipedia's List of medical roots,
suffixes and prefixes.
A
Root In English Origin
Language
Etymology (Root Origin) English Examples
ab-, a-, abs- away Latin ab "away" abnormal, abrasion,
absent, abstract, aversion
ac-, acu- sharp or pointed Latin acutus past participle of acuere
"to sharpen", from acus
"needle"
acid, acupuncture, acute
acri- sharp, pungent, bitter, eager, fierce Latin acer acrid, acrimony
acro- height, summit, tip Greek Greek kros "high",
"extreme"
acrobatics, acromegalia,
acronym, acrophobia,
ad-, a-, ac-, af-,
ag-, al-, ap-, ar-,
as-, at-
movement to or toward; in addition to Latin ad "to", "toward" adapt, affect, ascend,
accept
adip- fat Latin adeps, adipis "fat" adipose
aer-, aero- air, atmosphere Greek aer "air" aeronautics, aerosol
aesthet feeling, sensation Greek aisthtikos "of sense perception"from aisthanesthai
"to perceive"
aesthetics
agri- field Latin from Latin ager "field, country" agriculture
agro- field Greek from Greek agros "field" agronomy
amat-, amor- love, loved Latin amor "love" from amre "to
love"
amateur, amorous
ambi- both, on both sides Latin ambi "on both sides" ambidexterity
amic-, -imic- friend Latin amicus amicable, inimical
amphi- around, about, both, on both sides of, both kinds Greek amphi "on both sides" amphibian, amphibolicampl- ample Latin amplus amplification
an-, a- not, without Greek Greek -/- "not" anhydrous, atypical
ana-, an- again, against, back, up Greek from Greek prefix ana-
"again", "against"
anabaptist, anaphylaxis,
anode
anima- breath Latin anima "breath" animal, animation
ann-, -enn- year, yearly Latin annus "year" anniversary, annual,
biannual, millennium
ant-, anti- against, opposed to, preventive Greek anti "against" antibiotic, antipodes
ante-, anti- before, in front of, prior to Latin Latin ante "before", "against" antediluvian, antebellum,anticipate
http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pre-warhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Antediluvianhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Antipodeshttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Antibiotichttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Millenniumhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Biannualhttp://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/annualhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Anniversaryhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Animationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Animalhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Anodehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Anaphylaxishttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Anabaptisthttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Anhydroushttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Amphibolichttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Amphibianhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ambidexterityhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Amateurhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Agronomyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Agriculturehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aestheticshttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aeronauticshttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Adiposehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Acrophobiahttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Acronymhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Acromegaliahttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Acrobaticshttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Acute_%28disambiguation%29http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Acupuncturehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Acidhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Abrasionhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_medical_roots%2C_suffixes_and_prefixeshttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_medical_roots%2C_suffixes_and_prefixeshttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Latinhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Greek_language5/21/2018 Greek and Latin Word Roots
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Greek and Latin roots in English 2
antho- flower Greek anthos "flower" anther, anthology
anthropo- human Greek anthropos "man" anthropology,
anthropomorphic
apo- away from, separate, at the farthest point Greek apo "from, away, un-,
quite"
apogee, apostasy
aqu- water Latin aqua aquamarine, aquarium,aqueduct
ar- plow, till Latin arre arable
ar- be dry Latin rre "be dry or parched" arid
arche-, archi- ruler Greek arche "rule" (in
compounds: -, -)
archangel, archetype
archaeo-, archeo- ancient Greek arkhaios "ancient"
from arkh "beginning"
archaeology or
archeology, archaic
arct-, arcto- Relating to the North Pole or the region near it;
relating to cold; used as the scientific name of
some bear species, e.g. Ursus arctos horribilis
Greek arktos "bear" Arctic Ocean
argent- silver Latin argentum "silver" argent, Argentina
arthr-, arthro- joint Greek arthron "joint" arthritis, arthropod
astr-, astro- star, star-shaped Greek astron "star" astronomy
athl- prize Greek athlos "contest, feat" athlete
aud-, audi- hearing, listening, sound Latin audire "to hear" auditorium, auditory
aug-, auct- grow, increase Latin augre "to increase" augmentation
aur- relating to gold, or gold-colored Latin aurum "gold" aureole
auri- relating to the ear Latin auris "ear" auricle
aut- , auto- self; directed from within Greek (autos) "self", "same" automobile, autonomy
avi- bird Latin avis "bird" aviary, aviation
axi- axis Latin axis "axis" axisymmetry
axio- merit Greek Greek (axios) "worth" axiology
B
Root Meaning In English Origin Language Etymology (Root Origin) English Examples
bac- rod-shaped Latin from baculum "rod" bacilla, bacteria
baro- weight, pressure Greek (baros) barometer, barograph,
baroreceptor
basi- at the bottom Greek from ,I walk, march,
"step"
basic, basis
bathy-,
batho-
deep, depth Greek (baths, baths) "deep" batholith, bathyscaphe
be-, beat- bless Latin beare, beatus beatification
bell(i)- war Latin bellum, belli antebellum, bellicose,
belligerent
ben- good, well Latin bene (adverb) benefit, benignity
http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Benignityhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Belligerenthttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Beatificationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bathyscaphehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Batholithhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Barometerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pressurehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Weighthttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bacteriahttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Axiologyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Axisymmetryhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aviaryhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Automobilehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Auriclehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aureolehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Augmentation_%28disambiguation%29http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Auditoriumhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sportspersonhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Astronomyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Arthropodhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Arthritishttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Argentinahttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Arctic_Oceanhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Grizzly_Bearhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Archaeologyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Archetypehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Archangelhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aridhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Arable_landhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aqueducthttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aquariumhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Apostasyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Apogeehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Anthropomorphichttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Anthropologyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Anthologyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Anther5/21/2018 Greek and Latin Word Roots
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Greek and Latin roots in English 3
bi- two Latin bis, "twice"; bini, "in twos" binoculars, bigamy, biscotti
bib- drink Latin bibere, bibitus imbibe
bibl- book Greek (biblon) "book" bibliography, bible
bi(o)- life Greek (bos) "life" biology, biologist, biosphere
blenn(o)- slime Greek (blennos) blennophobia, blennosperma
blast- germ, embryo, bud, cell with
nucleus
Greek , "I put forth shoots" sideroblast
bon(i)- good Latin bonus bonify, bonitary
bor- north Greek / Latin
(boreas)
Greek (borras) "the north
wind"
borealis
botan- plant Greek , (botan, botanon) botany
bov- cow, ox Latin bos, bovis bovine
brachi(o)- arm Greek (brakhn) "arm" brachial artery, brachiosaurus
brachy- short Greek (brakhs, brakhs) "short" brachydactyly
brady- slow Greek (brads, brads) bradycardia
branch- gill Greek (brgkhion, brnkhion)
"gill"
branchiopod, nudibranch
brev(i)- brief, short (time) Latin brevis, breviare abbreviation, brevity
briz- nod Greek (briz)
brom- oats Greek , (brmos, brme)
"oats"
Bromus ramosus
brom- oats Greek (brmos) "stench, clangor" bromide
bronch- windpipe Greek (brgkhos, brnkhos) bronchitis
bront- thunder Greek (bront) Brontosaurus
bucc- cheek, mouth, cavity Latin bucca buccal, buccinator muscle
bulb- bulbous Latin bulbus bulbous, bulbule
bull- bubble, flask Latin bulla, "bubble" ebullient, ebullism
burs- pouch, purse Latin bursarius bursar, bursary, disburse
C
Root Meaning In English Origin
Language
Etymology (Root Origin) English Examples
cac(o)- bad Greek (kakos) cacophony
cad-, -cid-, cas- fall Latin cadere, casus accident, cadence, case
caed-, -cid-, caes-,
-cis-
cut Latin caedere, caesus caesura, incisor
calc- stone Latin and
Greek
from Latin calx "lime", and from Greek
(khalix) "pebble" "limestone"
calculus, calcite, calcium
calli- beautiful Greek from Greek kallos "beauty" calligraphy
calor- heat Latin calor "heat" calorie
calyp- cover Greek (kaluptein) apocalypse
http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Apocalypsehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Caloriehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Calligraphyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Beautyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Calciumhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Calcitehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Calculushttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rock_%28geology%29http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Incisorhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Caesurahttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Grammatical_casehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cadence_%28music%29http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cacophonyhttp://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/disbursehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bursaryhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bursarhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pursehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pouchhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ebullismhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Flaskhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Buccinator_musclehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mouthhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Apatosaurushttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Thunderhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bronchitishttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Windpipehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bromidehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Oatshttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bromus_ramosushttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Oatshttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Abbreviationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nudibranchhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Branchiopodhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gillhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bradycardiahttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Brachydactylyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Brachiosaurushttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Armhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Oxhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Botanyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Planthttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Northhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Germ_cellhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Blennospermahttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Slimehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Biologyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lifehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bibliographyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bookhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Biscottihttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bigamyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Binoculars5/21/2018 Greek and Latin Word Roots
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Greek and Latin roots in English 4
camer- vault Latin camera bicameral, camera
camp- field Latin campus "field", "level ground" champion, campaign
can(i)- dog Latin canis "dog" canine, Canis Major
can-, -cin-, cant- sing Latin canere "sing" cantata, canto, cantor
cand- glowing, iridescent Latin candere "to be white or glisten" candid, incandescent,
candle, candela
cap-, -cip-, capt-,
-cept-
hold, take Latin capere, captus "take or hold" (note the vowel
change from a to i in compounds)
capture, captive,
conception, recipient
capit-, -cipit- head Latin caput, capitis "head" capital, chief, chef,
decapitate
capr- goat Latin caper, capri Capricorn, caprine
caps- box, case Latin capsa capsule
carbo- coal Latin carbo, carbonis carbon
carcer- jail Latin carcer, carcerare incarceration
carci- cancer (disease) Latin from
Greek
Latin from Greekkarkinos "crab" carcinoma
cardi(o)- relating to the heart Greek kardia "heart" cardiology, cardiograph
cardin- hinge Latin cardo, cardinis cardinal
carn- flesh Latin caro, carnis carnival, carnivore
carpo- relating to fruit Greek from Greek karpos "fruit" carpology
carp- relating to the wrist Greek from Greek karpos "wrist" carpal, carpal tunnel
syndrome
cata- down Greek kata "down" catastrophe, catatonia
caten- chain Latin catena concatenation
cathar- pure Greek (katharos) catharsis
caud- tail Latin cauda caudal
cav- hollow Latin cavus "hollow" cave, cavity, excavation
ced-, cess- go Latin cedere, cessus procession, recede
celer- quick Latin celer, celerare acceleration, celerity
cen(o)- new Greek (kainos) Cenozoic
cen(o)- empty Greek (kenos) cenotaph
cens- Latin censere "to estimate" census
cent- hundred Latin centum "hundred" cent, centennial, centurion
centen- hundred each Latin centeni centenary
centesim- hundredth Latin centesimus centesimal, centesimation
centr- center Greek (kntron) "needle", "spur" eccentric
cephalo- head Greek kephale "head" cephalopod,
encephalogram
ceram- clay Greek (keramos) ceramic
cerat- horn Greek , (keras, keratos) "horn" ceratin
cern- sift Latin cernere discern
http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Horn_%28anatomy%29http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ceramichttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Encephalogramhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cephalopodhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Centurionhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Centennialhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Centhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Censushttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cenotaphhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cenozoichttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Accelerationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cavehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Catharsishttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Concatenationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Catatoniahttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Carpal_tunnel_syndromehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Carpal_tunnel_syndromehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Carpalhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Carpologyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Carnivorehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cardiologyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Carcinomahttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Incarcerationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Carbonhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Capsulehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Capricorn_%28disambiguation%29http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Candelahttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Incandescenthttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cantohttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cantatahttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Canis_Majorhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Canidaehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Doghttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Campaignhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Championhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Camera5/21/2018 Greek and Latin Word Roots
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Greek and Latin roots in English 5
cervic- relating to the neck,
relating to the cervix
Latin cervix, cervicis "neck" cervix, cervical
ceter- other Latin ceterus et cetera
chiro- of the hand or hands Greek kheir "hand" chiroptera, chiropractic
chelono- relating to a turtle Greek khelone "tortoise" chelonia
chloro- green Greek from Greekkhlros "green" chlorine, chlorophyll
choreo- relating to dance Greek from Greekkhoreia "dancing in unison"
from khoros "chorus"
choreography
chord- cord Latin chorda "rope" chordata
chrom- color Greek khrma "color" chromosome, chromium
chryso- gold Greek khrusos "gold" chrysolite
cili- eyelash Latin cilium cilia
cine- motion Greek (kineo) cinema
ciner- ash Latin cinis, cineris incineration
cing-, cinct- gird Latin cingere, cinctus succinct
circ- circle Latin circus circus
circum- around Latin circum "around" circumference, circumcise
cirr- orange Greek (kirros) cirrhosis
cirr- curl, tentacle Latin cirrus cirrus
civ- citizen Latin civis civility
clad- branch Greek (klados) clade
clar- clear Latin clarus, clarare clarity, declaration
clast- broken Greek (klastos) iconoclast
claud-, -clud-,
claus-, -clus-
close Latin claudere, clausus clause, exclusion, include
clav- key Greek from Greek kleis "key" from ,
kleiein "to close"
conclave
cl(e)ist- closed Greek kleistos
cleithr- bar, key Greek
clement- mild Latin clemens, clementis clemency, inclement
clin- bed, lean, recline Latin -clinare declination, inclined
cochl- shell Greek (kochlos) cochlea
coel- hollow Greek (koilos)
cogn- know Latin cognoscere cognitive, cognizant,
recognize
col- strain Latin colare, colum colander
coll- neck Latin collum collar
color- color Latin color coloration
con-, co-, col-,
com-, cor-
with, together Latin cum connect, collide, compress
condi- season Latin condire condiment
http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Condimenthttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colorationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Collarhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Neckhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colanderhttp://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/columhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Animal_shellhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Declinationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bedhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Conclavehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Iconoclasthttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cirrushttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tentaclehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cirrhosishttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kirroshttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Circumcisehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Circumferencehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Circushttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Incinerationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Filmhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eyelashhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chrysolitehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Goldhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chromiumhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chromosomehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colorhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chordatahttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cordhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Choreographyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dancehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Greenhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cheloniahttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Turtlehttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chiropractichttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chiropterahttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Et_ceterahttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cervixhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cervix5/21/2018 Greek and Latin Word Roots
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con(o)- cone Greek (konos) conic, conical
contra- against Latin contra contrast, contradict ("say
against")
copro- dung Greek (kopros) coprolite, coprophagia,
coprophilia
corac- raven Greek , (korax, korakos) coracoid
cord- heart Latin cor, cordis accord, cordial
corn- horn Latin cornu cornea, cornucopia, unicorn
coron- crown Latin corona, coronare corona, coronation
corpor- body Latin corpus, corporis corporation, corpse
cortic- bark Latin cortex, corticis
cosm(o)-' universe Greek (kosmos) cosmonaut
cosmet(o)- Greek (kosmet-) cosmetics, cosmetology
cost- rib Latin costa costal
cotyl- cup Greek (kotul) cotyledon
crani- skull Greek (kranion) cranium
crass- thick Latin crassus crassitude
cre- make Latin creare, creatus creation, creature
cred- believe, trust Latin credere, creditus credibility
crep- boot, shoe Greek , (krpis, krpidos)
cribr- sieve Latin cribrum "a sieve" cribble, cribrate
ring Greek
(krikos)
cris-, crit- judge Greek (crisis) crisis, critic
crisp- curled Latin crispus crispate
crist- crest Latin crista cristate
cross(o)- fringe, tassel Greek (krossos)
cruc(i)- cross Latin crux, crucis crucial, crucifix, crucify
crur(i)- leg, shank Latin crus, cruris crural
crypt- hidden Greek (kruptos) cryptic, cryptography
cten(o)- comb Greek , (kteis, ktenos) ctenophore
cub- cube Greek (kubos) cubic, cuboid
cub- lie Latin cubare incubation, succuba
culin- kitchen Latin culina culinary
culp- blame, fault Latin culpa culpable, exculpate
cune- wedge Latin cuneus cuneiform
curr-, curs- run Latin currere, cursus concurrent, recursion
curv- bent Latin curvus curvature
cuspid- lance, point Latin cuspis, cuspidis bicuspid
cut(i)- skin Latin cutis cuticle
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cyan- blue Greek (kuanos) cyanide
cycl(o)- circular Greek (kuklos) bicycle, cycle, cyclone
cylind- roll Greek (kulindros) cylinder
cyn(o)- dog Greek , (kun, kunos) cynosure
cyst- capsule Greek (kustis) cystic
cyt(o)- cell Greek (kutos) cytoplasm
D
Root Meaning In English Origin
Language
Etymology (Root Origin) English Examples
dactyl- finger, toe, digit Greek (daktulos) dactylology, pterodactyl
damn-, -demn- to inflict loss upon Latin damnre condemn, damnation
de- from, away from,removing
Latin d delete, demented
deb- owe Latin debere, debitus debit
deci- tenth part Latin decimus, tenth; from decem, ten decibel, decimate
deca-, dec-, deka-,
dek-
ten Greek deka, ten decagram, decahedron
delt- Greek (delta) deltoid
dem- people Greek demos, people demagogue, democracy
den- ten each Latin deni denarius, denary
dendr-, dendro- resembling a tree Greek (dendron): akin to , drys,"tree"
dendrite
dens- thick Latin densus condense, density
dent- tooth Latin dens, dentis dental, dentures
derm- skin Greek (derma) skin hypodermic
deuter- second Greek (deuteros) Deuteronomy
dexter- right Latin dexter dexterity
dextro- right Greek -, right
di- two Greek dicot, dipole
dia- apart, through Greek (dia) diameter
dict- say, speak Latin dicere, dictus contradict, dictation
digit- finger Latin digitus digital
dino- terrible, fearfully great Greek (deinos) dinosaur
dipl- double; twofold Greek (diplos) diploid, diplosis
doc-, doct- teach Latin docere, doctus docile, doctor
dodec- twelve Greek (dodeka) dodecasyllabic
dog-, dox- opinion, teaching Greek dogmatic
dom- house Latin domus dome
dorm- sleep Latin dormire dormant, dormitory
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dors- back Latin dorsum dorsal
du- two Latin duo dual
dub- doubtful Latin dubious
duc-, duct- lead Latin dux abduction, conductor, introduce
dulc- sweet Latin dulcis
dur- hard Latin durus durable, duration, duress, endure,
obdurate
dy- two Greek (duo) dyad
dyn/dynam- power Greek (dynamhe) dynamism, dynasty
dys- badly, ill Greek - dysentery
E
Root Meaning In English Origin Language Etymology (Root Origin) English Examples
ec- out Greek (ek) eccentric
eco- house Greek (oikos) ecology, economics, ecumenism
ecto- outside Greek (ektos) ectoderm
ed-, es- eat Latin edere, esus edible
ego- self, I (first person) Latin, Greek ego, egocentric
ego-, eg- goat Greek (aix) egophony
em-, empt- buy Latin emere, emptus exemption, redeem
eme- vomit Greek (emetos) emetic
emul- striving to equal, rivaling Latin aemulus, aemulare emulation
en-, em- in Greek (en) emphasis
endo- inside Greek (endon) endocrine
engy- narrow Greek (engys)
ennea- nine Greek (ennea) ennead, enneagon
ens- sword Latin ensis
eo-, eos-, eoso- dawn, east Greek / Eocene
epi-, ep- upon Greek (epi) epicenter, epoch
epistem- knowledge or science Greek (epistm) epistemic
equ-, -iqu- even, level Latin aequus equal,
equ- horse Latin equus Equestrian
erg- work Greek (ergon) ergonomics
err- stray Latin errare aberration, errant
erythr(o)- red Greek (eruthros) erythrocyte
eso- within Greek (es) esoteric
etho-, eth-, ethi- custom, habit Greek (ethos) ethology
ethm- sieve Greek (hethmos); (hethein) ethmoid
ethn- people, race, tribe, nation Greek (ethnos) ethnic, ethnarch
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etym(o)- true Greek (etumos) etymology
eu- well Greek (eu) euphoria
eur- wide Greek (eurus) Europe
ex-, e-, ef- from, out of Latin ex exclude, extrude, extend
exo- outside Greek exothermic
exter-, extra- outer Latin externus exterior
extrem- outermost, utmost Latin extremus extremity, extremophile
F
Root Meaning In English Origin
Language
Etymology (Root
Origin)
English Examples
f-, fat- say, speak Latin fari,fatus fate, infant, preface
fab- bean Latin faba faba bean
fac-, -fic-, fact, -fect- make Latin facere,factus defect, factory, manufacture
falc- sickle Latin falx,falcis falciform
fall-, -fell-, fals- deceive Latin fallere,falsus falsity, infallibility
fallac- false Latin fallax,fallacis fallacy
famili- a close attendant Latin famulus familiarity
fant- to show Greek fantasy
fasc- bundle Latin fascis fasciculation
fatu- foolish, useless Latin fatuus fatuous, infatuation
feder- treaty, agreement, contract, league,
pact
Latin foedus,foederis confederation, federal
fel- cat Latin feles,felis Felinae, feline
felic- happy, merry Latin felix,felicis felicity
fell- suck Latin fellare fellation
femin- women, female Latin femina femininity
femor- thigh Latin femur,femoris femoral
fend-, fens- prevent Latin fendere, -fensus defend, offense
fenestr- window Latin fenestra defenestration
fer- carry Latin ferre reference, transfer
feroc- fierce Latin ferox,ferocis ferocity
ferr- iron Latin ferrum ferrous
fet- stink Latin fetere fetid, fetor
fic- fig Latin ficus Ficus
fid-, fis- faith, trust Latin fides,fidere,fisus confidence, fidelity
fil- thread Latin filum filament
fili- son Latin filius affiliation
fin- end Latin finis finish, final
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find-, fiss- split Latin findere,fissus fission
firm- fix, settle Latin firmus,firmare confirmation, firmament
fistul- hollow, tube Latin fistula
fl- blow Latin flare,flatus flatulence, inflation
flacc- flabby Latin flaccus,flaccere flaccid
flav- yellow Latin flavus flavonoid
flect-, flex- bend Latin flectere,flexus flexor, inflection
flig-, flict- strike Latin fligere,flictus conflict, inflict
flor- flower Latin flos,floris floral, florid
flu-, flux- flow Latin fluere,fluxus effluent, fluency, influx
foc- hearth Latin focus focal
fod-, foss- dig Latin fodere,fossus fossil
foen- hay Latin faenum
foli- leaf Latin folium defoliant
font- spring Latin fons,fontis
for- bore Latin forare,foratus perforation
form- shape Latin forma conformity, deformity, formation
fornic- vault Latin fornix,fornicis fornication
fort- strong Latin fortis fortification
fove- shallow round depression Latin fovea fovea
frang-, -fring-, fract-,
frag-
break Latin frangere,fractus fracture, fragment, frangible,
infringe
frater-, fratr- brother Latin frater fraternity
fric-, frict- rub Latin fricare,frictus dentifrice, friction
frig- cold Latin frigere frigid, frigorific
front- forehead Latin frons,frontis confront, frontal
fruct-, frug- fruit Latin frux,fructis fructose
fug-, fugit- flee Latin fugere centrifuge, fugitive, refuge
fum- smoke Latin fumus fume, fumigation
fund- bottom Latin fundus,fundare fundamentalism, profundity
fund-, fus- pour Latin fundere,fusus effusion, profusion
fung-, funct- do Latin fungi,functus function, fungibility
fur-, furt- steal Latin furare furtive
furc- fork Latin furca bifurcation
fusc- dark Latin fuscus obfuscation
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G
Root Meaning in English Origin Language Etymology (Root Origin) English Examples
galact- milk Greek , (gala, galaktos) galactic
gastr- stomach Greek (gaster) gastric, gastroenterologist
ge(o)- earth Greek (g), - (ge) geology
gel- icy cold Latin gelum gelid
gen- race, kind Greek genocide
ger-, gest- bear, carry Latin gerere, gestus digest, gestation
germin- sprout Latin germen, germinis germination
glabr- hairless Latin glaber glabrous
glaci- ice Latin glacies glacier
gladi- sword Latin gladius gladiator
glob- sphere Latin globus global, globule
glori- glory Latin gloria glorify
glutin- glue Latin gluten, glutinis agglutination
grad-, -gred-, gress- walk, step, go Latin gradus, gradere, gressus grade, regress
gramm- letter Greek (gramma) grammatic
gran- grain Latin granum granary, granule
grand- grand Latin grandis grandiloquous
graph- draw, write Greek (graph) graphic, graphology
grat- thank, please Latin gratus gratitudegrav- heavy Latin gravis gravity
greg- flock Latin grex, gregis gregarious, segregation
gubern- govern, pilot Latin gubernare gubernatorial
gust- taste Latin gustus gusto
guttur- throat Latin guttur guttural
gymn- nude Greek (gymnos) gymnasium
H
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Root Meaning in
English
Origin
Language
Etymology (Root
Origin)
English Examples
hab-, -hib-,
habit-, -hibit-
have Latin habere, habitus habit, prohibition
haem(o)- blood Greek (haima) haemophilia
hal(o)- salt Greek , (hals,
halos)
halogen
hal-, -hel- breathe Latin halare, halatus anhelation, inhale
hapl(o)- simple, single Greek (haplous) haploid
haur-, haust- draw Latin haurire, haustus exhaustion
heli(o)- sun Greek helium, heliotrope
hemi- half Greek (hemisus) hemisphere
hen- one Greek (hen) henad, hyphen
hendec- eleven Greek (hendeka) hendecagon
hept- seven Greek (hepta) heptagon, heptathlon
her-, hes- cling Latin haerere, haesus adhesive, coherent
herb- grass Latin herba herbicide
hered- heir Latin heres, heredis heredity
herp- creep Greek (herpo) herpetology
heter(o)- different, other Greek (heteros) heterodox
heur- find Greek heuristic
hex- six Greek (hex) hexagon
hibern- wintry Latin hibernus hibernation
hiem- winter Latin hiems hiemal
hipp(o)- horse Greek (hippos) hippodrome
hirsut- hairy Latin hirtus, hirsutus hirsute
hispid- bristly Latin hispidus hispidity
histri- actor Latin histrionic
hod- way Greek (hodos) cathode, hodometer
hol(o)- whole Greek (holos) holistic
hom(o)- same Greek (homos) homosexual
homeo- like Greek (homoios) homeostasis
homin- human Latin homo, hominis hominid
homal- even, flat Greek (homalos) anomalous
honor- esteem Latin honos, honoris honorable
horm- that which
excites
Greek (horme) hormone
hort(i)- garden Latin hortus, horti horticulture
hospit-host Latin hospes, hospitis hospitality
host- enemy Latin hostis hostile
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hum- ground Latin humus, humare exhumation, inhume
hyal- glass Greek (hualos) hyaline, hyaloid
hydr(o)- water Greek hydrology, hydrologist, Hydrogen, Hydrate, dehydrate, Hydrophobia,
hydroponic, hydraulic, Hydrolysis, hydrous, hydrophilic
hygr- wet Greek (hugros) hygrometer
hyo- U-shaped Greek hyoid
hyp(o)- under Greek (hupo) hypothermia
hyper- above, over Greek (huper)
hypn- sleep Greek (hupnos) hypnosis
hyster- later Greek (husteros) hysteresis
I
Root Meaning In English Origin Language Etymology (Root Origin) English Examples
ichth- fish Greek (ichthus) ichthyology
icos- twenty Greek (eikosi) icosagon, icosahedron
id(o)- shape Greek (eidos) idol
ide(o)- idea; thought Greek (idea) ideology, ideogram
idi(o)- personal Greek (idios) idiom, idiosyncrasy, idiot
ign- fire Latin ignis igneous, ignition
in- (1), im- in, on Latin in invite, incur, intend
in- (2), il-, im-, ir- in, un- (negation) Latin in- illicit, impossible, inimical, irrational
infra- under Latin infra infrastructure
insul- island Latin insula insular, insulation
inter- among, between Latin inter (preposition) among, between intermission, intercollegiate, intercourse
intra- within Latin intra intracollegiate
irasc-, irat- be angry Latin irasci irascible, irate
is(o)- equal, the same Greek (isos) isomorphic, isometric, isoceles
-(i)tat- property of, quality of Latin quality, liberty
iter- again Latin iterum iteration
itin- route, way Latin iter, itinis march, journey itinerary
J
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Root Meaning In
English
Origin
Language
Etymology (Root Origin) English Examples
jac- lie Latin jacre "to be thrown" adjacent
jac- (originally IAC),
-ject-
cast, throw Latin iacio, iacere, ieci, iectus "to throw" (and
cognates thereof)
eject, interject, ejaculate,
trajectory
jan- door Latin janua janitor
joc- joke Latin jocus jocularity
jug- yoke Latin jugare,jugum conjugal, subjugate
jung-,junct- join Latin jungere,junctus conjunction, juncture
junior- younger Latin junior juniority
jus-, jur, judic (originally
IVS)
law, justice Latin ius, iuris; iudex, iudicis; iusticia, iusticiae, etc. justice, jury, judge
juv-,jut- help Latin juvare,jutus adjutant
juven- young, youth Latin juvenis juvenile, rejuvenate
juxta- beside, near Latin juxta juxtaposition
K
Root Meaning In English Origin Language Etymology (Root Origin) English Examples
kil(o)- thousand Greek (chilioi) kilogram, kilometer, kilobyte
kine- movement, motion Greek (kineo) telekinesis, kinetic energy, kinesthetic
klept- steal Greek (klepts) kleptomania
kudo- glory Greek (kudos) kudos
L
Root Meaning In English Origin Language Etymology (Root Origin) English Examples
lab-, laps- slide, slip Latin labi, lapsus elapse, relapse
labi- lip Latin labia, labiae bilabial, labial
labor- toil Latin labor collaboration, elaboration
lacer- tear Latin lacer laceration
lacrim- cry, tears Latin lacrima "tear" lacrimal, lacrimous
lact- milk Latin lac, lactis, lactare lactate, lactation, lactose
lamin- layer, slice Latin lamina laminate, lamination
lamp- shine Greek lampas "torch" lamp
lapid- stone Latin lapis, lapidis lapidary
larg- large Latin largus enlargement
larv- ghost, mask Latin larva larva, larvae, larval
lat(i)- broad, wide Latin latus latitude
later- side Latin latus, lateris bilateral
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laud-, laus- praise Latin laudere laud
lav- wash Latin lavare lavatory
lax- not tense Latin laxus, laxare laxative, relaxation
led-, les- hurt Latin laedere, laesus lesion
leg- law Latin lex, legis, legare legal, legislative
leio- smooth Greek leios leiomyoma
leni- gentle Latin lenis, lenire leniency
leon- lion Latin leo, leonis "lion" Leo, leonine, Leopold
lep- flake, scale Greek lepis Lepidoptera
leps- grasp, seize Greek lepsis epilepsy
leuc(o)-, leuk(o)- white Greek leukos leucocyte
lev- lift, light Latin levis "light" (in weight), levare elevator, levitation
liber- free Latin liber, liberare liberation
libr- book Latin liber, libri library
lig- bind Latin ligare, ligatus ligament, ligature
lin- line Latin linea linearity, line
lingu- language, tongue Latin lingua tongue, language bilingual, linguistic
linqu-, lict- leave Latin linquere, lictus relict, relinquish
lip(o)- fat Greek lipos lipolysis
liter- letter Latin littera alliteration, illiterate, literacy, literal, obliterate
lith(o)- stone Greek lithos "stone" lithosphere, megalith, monolith, Neolithic Era
loc- place Latin locus local, location
log- thought, word, speech Greek logos "word" logic, monologue, morphological
long- long Latin longus elongate, longitude
loqu-, locut- speak Latin loqui allocution, eloquence
luc- bright, light Latin lux, lucis light Lucifer (bearer of light)
lud-, lus- play Latin ludere, lusus allude, illusion
lumin- light Latin lumen, luminis illumination, luminous
lun- moon Latin luna lunar, lunatic
M
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Root Meaning In English Origin Language Etymology (Root Origin) English Examples
macro- long Greek (makros) macron
magn- great, large Latin magnus magnanimous, magnificent
maj- greater Latin major, majus majesty, majority, majuscule
mal- bad, wretched, evil Latin malus malfeasance, malicious, malignancy, malodorous
mamm- breast Latin mamma mammal, mammary gland
man- flow Latin manare emanationism, immanant
man- stay Latin manre, mansus immanence, permanent, remanence
mand- hand Latin mandre, mandatus mandate, remand
mania crazy Greek kleptomania, maniac
manu- hand Latin manus manual, manuscript
mar- sea Latin mare, maris marine, maritime
mater-,matr-
mother Latin mater, matris matriarch, matrix
maxim- greatest Latin maximus maximal
medi-, -midi- middle Latin medius, mediare median, medieval
meg- great, large Greek (megas) megaphone
mei- less Greek (mein) meiosis
melan- black, dark Greek (melas) Melanesia, melanoma
melior- better Latin melior amelioration
mell- honey Latin mel, mellis mellifluous
memor- remember Latin memor memorial
mening- membrane Greek (meninx) meningitis
men(o)- moon Greek (men) menstruation, menopause
ment- mind Latin mens, mentis demented, mentality
mer- part Greek (meros) polymer
merc- reward, wages, hire Latin merx, mercis mercantile, merchant
merg-, mers- dip, plunge Latin mergere emerge, immersion
mes- middle Greek (mesos) mesolithic, mesozoic
meter-, metr- measure Greek (metron) metric, thermometer
meta- above, among, beyond Greek (meta) metaphor, metaphysics
mic- grain Latin mica micelle
micr(o)- small Greek (mikros) microphone, microscope
migr- wander Latin migrare emigrant, migrate
milit- soldier Latin miles, militis military, militia
mill- thousand Latin mille millennium, million
millen- thousand each Latin milleni millenary
mim-repeat Greek (mimos) mime, mimic
min- jut Latin minere prominent
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min- less, smaller Latin minor, minus minority, minuscule
mir- wonder, amazement Latin miror, mirari, miratus sum admire, miracle, mirror
mis- hate Greek (misos) misandry, misogyny
misce-, mixt- mix Latin miscere, mixtus miscellaneous, mixture
mit- thread Greek (mitos) mitochondrion
mitt-, miss- send Latin mittere, missus intermittent, missionary, transmission
mne- memory Greek (mnm) mnemonic
mol- grind Latin mola, molere, molitus molar
moll- soft Latin mollis emollient, mollify
mon(o)- one Greek (monos) monolith, monotone, monism
monil- string of beads Latin monile Moniliformida
mont- mountain Latin mons, montis Montana
morph- form, shape Greek (morphe) anthropomorphism, morpheme, morphology
mort- death Latin mors, mortis immortal, mortality, mortuary
mov-, mot- move, motion Latin moveo, movere, motus mobile, momentum, motor, move
mulg-, muls- milk Latin mulgere emulsion
mult(i)- many, much Latin multus multitude, multiple, multiplex
mur- wall Latin murus, muri immured, mural
mus- thief Latin mus, muris mouse
musc- fly Latin musca, muscae Muscicapidae, Muscidae
mut- change Latin mutare mutation
my- mouse Greek (mus) musophobia
myri- countless, ten thousand Greek (murios) myriad
myth- story Greek (muthos) mythic, mythology
myx- slime Greek (muxa)
myz- suck Greek
N
Root Meaning in English Origin Language Etymology (Root Origin) English Examples
nar- nostril Latin naris
narc- numb Greek (nark) narcosis, narcotic
narr- tell Latin narrare narrative
nas- nose Latin nasus nasal
nasc-, nat- born Latin nascere, natus nascent, native
naut- ship Greek (naus) astronaut
nav- ship Latin navis naval
ne(o)- new Greek (neos) neologism
necr(o)- dead Greek (nekros) necrophobia
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nect-, nex- join, tie Latin nectere, nexus connection
necto-,
nect-
swimming Greek nektos nectopod
neg- say no Latin negare negative
nema- hair Greek nematode
nemor- grove, woods Latin nemus, nemoris nemoral
nephr- kidney Greek (nephros) nephritis
nes- island Greek (nesos) Polynesia
neur- nerve Greek (neuron) neurology,
neurosurgeon
nict- wink Latin nictari nictation
nigr- black Latin niger denigrate
nihil- nothing Latin nihilum annihilation
noct- night Latin nox, noctis nocturnal
nod- knot Latin nodus node, nodule
nom- arrangement, law Greek (nomos)
nomad- those who let pasture herds Greek , (nomas, nomados) nomadic
nomin- name Latin nomen, nominis nomination
non- not Latin non none
non- ninth Latin nonus nonary
nonagen- ninety each Latin nonageni nonagenary
nonagesim- ninetieth Latin nonagesimus nonagesimal
not- letter, note, paper Latin notare notaphily
noth- spurious
noto- back, south Greek (notos)
nov- nine Latin novem novennial
nov- new Latin novus innovation, nova
noven- nine each Latin noveni novenary
novendec- nineteen Latin novendecim
nox-, noc- harmful Latin noxa noxious
nu- nod Latin nuere innuendo
nub- Latin nubes, nubis nubile
nuc- nut Latin nux, nucis nucleus
nuch- back of neck Latin nucha nuchal cord
nud- naked Latin nudus denude, nudity
null(i)- none Latin nullus nullify
numer- number Latin numerus numeral
-nunci- announce Latin nuntius pronunciation
nupti- Latin nuptial
nutri- nourish Latin nutrient
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O
Root Meaning in English Origin Language Etymology (Root Origin) English Examples
ob-, o-, oc-,
os-
against Latin ob obstinate, ostentatious, obstreperous
oct- eight Greek (okt) octagon, octahedron
oct- eight Latin oct octangular, octennial, octovir
octav- eighth Latin octvus octaval
octogen- eighty each Latin octogeni octogenary
octogesim- eightieth Latin octogesimus octogesimal
octon- eight each Latin octoni octonary
ocul- eye Latin oculus, oculare ocular, oculus
od- path, way Greek (hodos) anode, odometer
od- hate Latin odium odious
odont- tooth Greek , (odous,
odontos)
odontology
odor- fragrant Latin odorem odorous
oecious- house of Greek (oikos)
oed- swollen Greek (oidma) oedema
oen- wine Greek (oinos) oenology
oesoph- gullet Greek (oisophagos) oesophagus
ogdo- eighth Greek (ogdoos)
-oid like Greek (-oeids)
ole- oily Latin
olecran- skull of elbow Latin from Greek (lekranon) olecranon
olig- few Greek (oligos) oligarchy
oliv- olive Latin oliva
-oma cancer Greek -
omas- paunch Latin omasum omasum
oment- fat skin Latin omentum
omin- Latin omen, ominis ominous
omm- eye Greek (omma) ommatidium
omni- all Latin omnis omnipotence, omnivore
omo- shoulder Latin
omphal- navel Greek (omphalos) omphalectomy
oner- burden Latin onus, oneris onerous
onom- name Greek (onoma) onomatopoeia
ont- existing Greek (ontos) ontogeny, ontology
-onym name Greek (onuma) pseudonym
oo- egg Greek (oion) oocyte
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opac- shady Latin opacus opacity
oper- work Latin opus, operis opera
opercul- little cover Latin operculum
ophi- snake Greek (ophis)
ophthalm- eye Greek (ophthalmos) ophthalmology
opisth- behind Greek (opisthen) opisthosoma, opsimath
opoter- either Greek (hopoteros)
opt- eye Greek optos optical
opt- choose Latin optare adopt, optional
optim- best Latin optimus optimum
or- mouth Latin os, oris oral, orator
orb- circle Latin orbis orbit
orch- testicle Greek (orchis) orchid
ordin- order Latin rd, ordinis ordinal, ordinary
organ- organ, instrument,
tool
Greek (organon) organism
ori-, ort- eastern Latin oriri, ortus orient
orn- Latin rnre adorn, ornament, ornate
ornith- bird Greek (ornis, ornithos) ornithology
orth(o)- straight Greek (orthos) orthodoxy, orthosis
oscill- swing Latin oscillum oscillation
oss(i)- bone Latin os, ossis
osteo- bone Greek (ostoun) osteoporosis
osti- entrance Latin ostium ostiole
ostrac- shell Greek (ostrakon) ostracism
ot- ear Greek , (ous, tos) otology
ov- egg Latin ovum oval, ovule
ovi- sheep Latin ovis ovine
oxy- sharp, pointed Greek (oxus) oxymoron
P
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Root Meaning in English Origin
Language
Etymology (Root Origin) English Examples
pac- peace Latin pax,pacis pacifism
pach- thick Greek (pachus) pachydermata
paed- child Greek , (pais, paidos) paediatric
pagin- page Latin pagina pagination
pal- stake Latin palus impale
palae-, pale- ancient, old Greek (palaios) paleontology
palin- back Greek (palin) palindrome
pall- pale Latin pallere pallid, pallor
palli- mantle Latin pallium pallium
palm- palm Latin palma palmate
palustr(i)- in marshes Latin paluster palustral
pan-, pam- all Greek , (pas, pantos) pandemic
pand-, pans- spread Latin pandere,pansus expand, expansion
par(a)- beside, near Greek (para) parallel, parameter
pariet- wall Latin paries,parietis parietal
part(i)- part Latin pars,partis partition
parthen(o)- maiden Greek (parthenos) parthenogenesis
parv- little Latin parvus
pasc-, past- feed Latin pascere,pastus pasture, repast
pass- pace, step Latin passus
passer- sparrow Latin passer passeriform, passerine
pat- be open Latin patere patent
path- to feel, hurt Greek (pathos) pathetic, pathology
pati-, pass- suffer; feel; endure; permit Latin pati,passus passive, patient
patr(i)- father Latin pater,patris patriarch, patrilocal
pauc- few Latin paucus paucity
pav- Latin pavement
pecc- sin Latin peccare impeccable
pect- fixed Greek (pktos) pectic, pectin
pector- chest Latin pectus,pectoris pectoral
pecun- money Latin pecunia pecuniary
ped- child Greek , (pais, paidos) pedagogy
ped- foot Latin pes,pedis pedal
pejor- worse Latin pejor pejorative
pel-, puls- drive Latin pellere propellent, propulsion
pen-almost Latin paene peninsula, penultimate,penumbra
pend-, pens- hang Latin pendere suspend
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penis- deficiency Greek (penia)
penn-, pinn- feather Latin penna pennate
pent- five Greek (pente) pentagon
pentecost- fiftieth Greek (pentekostos) pentecostalism
pept- to digest Greek , (pessein, peptos) peptic
per- thoroughly, through Latin per perfect, persistent
peran- across, beyond Greek
peri- around Greek perimeter, periscope
persic- peach Greek (persikos)
pessim- worst Latin pessimus pessimal
pet- Latin petere appetite, competition
petr- rock Greek (petra) petroglyph
phaeo- dark Greek (phaios)
phag- eat Greek (phagein) sarcophagus
phalang- close formation of troops, finger
bones
Greek , (phalanx,
phalangos)
phalange(s)
phalar- having a patch of white Greek (phalros)[1]
pharma- drug, medicine Greek pharmacy
phanero- visible Greek
pher- bear, carry Greek pheromone
philia- love, friendship Greek philosophy
phleg- heat Greek Phlegmatics
phloe- tree bark Greek (phloios)
phob(ia)- fear Greek (phobos) hydrophobia
phon(o)- sound Greek (phone) microphone, phonograph
phor- carry, bearing, bearer Greek (phoros) metaphor
phos-, phot- light Greek photograph
phragm- fence Greek (phragma) diaphragm
phren- diaphragm, mind Greek , (phrn, phrenos) schizophrenia
phryn(o)- toad, toad-like Greek (phrun)
phyl- tribe Greek (phulon) phylum
phyll- leaf Greek (phullon) chlorophyll
physa- bladder Greek , (phusa, phouska)
phys- nature Greek (physe) physics
phyt- plant Greek (phuton) neophyte
pic- pitch Latin pix,picis
pil- hair Latin
pin- pine Latin
ping-, pict- paint Latin pingere picture
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pino- drink Greek (pinein) pinocytosis
pir- pear Latin
pisc- fish Latin piscis Pisces
pis- pea Greek (pisos)
plac- plate, tablet Greek , (plax, plakos)
plac- calm Latin placare,placatus placate
plac-, -plic- please Latin placre,placitus placid
plagi- oblique Greek (plagios)
plan- flat Latin planus explanation, planar
plang- Latin plangere plangent
plas- mould Greek (platho) plasma, plastic
platy- flat, broad Greek (platus) platypus
plaud-, plaus- clap Latin plaudere,plausus applaud
ple-, plet- fill Latin plere complete, suppletive
pleb- people Latin plebs,plebis plebian
plect-, plex- plait Latin plectere,plexus perplex
plec- interwoven Greek (pleko) Plectics
plen- full Latin plenus plenary
plesi- near Greek (plsios)
pleth- full Greek (plthos) plethora
pleur- side Greek pleura
plic- fold, braid Latin plicare,plicatus duplication, replicate
plinth- brick Greek (plinthos)
plor- Latin plorare implore
plu- rain Latin pluere
plum- feather Latin pluma plumage, plumate
plumb- lead Latin plumbum
plur- more Latin pluris plural
plurim- most Latin plurimus
plus- more Latin plus
pluvi- rain Latin pluvia pluvial
pneu- air, lung Greek pneumatic
pod- foot Greek , (pous, podos) podiatry, tripod
pogon(o)- beard Greek , (pgn, pgnos) pogonotrophy
poie- make Greek poiesis
pole-, poli- city Greek (polis) metropolis, politics
pol- pole Greek (polos) dipole, polar
pol- stake, pale Latin palus pole-vault
polem- war Greek (polemos) polemic
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poli(o)- grey Greek (polios)
pollic- thumb Latin pollex,pollicis
pollin- Latin pollen,pollinis pollination
poly- many Greek (polus) polygon
pon-, posit- put Latin ponere,positus component, position, postpone
ponder- weight Latin pondus,ponderis ponderable
pont- bridge Latin pons,pontis pontoon
popul- people Latin populus population
por- passage Greek (poros) pore
porc- pig Latin porcus porcine, pork
porphyr- purple Greek (porphura) porphyrin
port- gate Latin porta portal
port- carry Latin portare,portatus export, transportation
post- after, behind Latin post posterior, postscript
pot- drink Latin potare potable
potam- river Greek (potamos) Mesopotamia, hippopotamus
prasin- leek-green Greek (prasinos) prasinous
prat- meadow Latin pratum
prav- crooked Latin pravus depravity
pre- before Latin prae previous
prec- pray Latin prex,precare deprecation
pred- Latin praedari predator
prehend-, prend- grasp Latin prehendere comprehend
prem-, -prim-,
press-
press Latin premere,pressus pressure
presb- old Greek (presbus) Presbyterianism
preter- past Latin praeter preterite, pretermission
preti- price Latin pretium
prim- first Latin primus primary, primeval, primitive
prior- former Latin prior priority
priv- separate Latin privare,privatus deprivation
pro- before, in front of Greek (pro)
pro- for, forward Latin pro propulsion
prob- try Latin probare probation
proct- anus Greek (proktos) proctology
propri- Latin proprius appropriate
pros(o)- forward Greek (pros)
prot(o)- first Greek (prtos) protoplasm
proxim- nearest Latin proximus proximity
prun- plum Latin prunus prune
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psamma- sand Greek (psammos)
pseud(o)- false Greek (pseudos) pseudonym
psil(o)- bare Greek (psilos) epsilon
psych(o)- mind Greek (psych) psycho
psychr(o)- cold Greek (psuchros)
pter- wing, fern Greek (pteron) helicopter
pto- fall Greek ptosis
ptyal- saliva Greek (ptyon)
ptych- fold, layer Greek (ptuch) triptych
pubi- sexually mature Latin pubic, pubescent
public- Latin publicus publication
pude- Latin pudere impudent
pugn- fight Latin pugnare pugnacious, repugnant
pulchr- beautiful Latin pulcher,pulchri pulchritude
pulmon- lung Latin pulmo,pulmonis pulmonary
pulver- dust Latin pulvis,pulveris pulverize
pung-, punct- prick Latin pungere puncture, pungent
puni- punish Latin punire punitive
pup- doll Latin pupa pupa, puppet
pur- pure Latin purus impure, purity
purg- Latin purgare expurgate, purgatory
purpur- purple Latin purpura
put- think Latin putre compute, putative
pygo- rump Greek (pug)
pyl- gate Greek , (puln) pylon
pyr(o)- heat, fire Greek , (pur, puros) pyrolysis
Q
Root Meaning In English Origin Language Etymology (Root Origin) English Examples
quadr- four Latin quattuor quadrangle, quadrillion
quadragen- forty each Latin quadrageni quadragenary
quadragesim- fortieth Latin quadragesimus quadragesimal
quart- fourth Latin quartus quartary, quartile
quasi- as if Latin quasi
quatern- four each Latin quaterni quaternary, quaternion
quati-, quass- shake Latin quatere
quer-, -quir-, quesit-, -quisit- search, seek Latin quaerere Inquisition, query
qui- rest Latin quies quiet
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quin- five each Latin quini quinary
quindecim- fifteenth Latin quindecimus quindecimal
quinden- fifteen each Latin quindeni quindenary
quinque- five Latin quinque quinquennium
quint- fifth Latin quintus quintary, quintile
quot- how many, how great Latin quota, quotient
R
Root Meaning In English Origin Language Etymology (Root
Origin)
English Examples
rad-, ras- scrape, shave Latin radere, rasus abrade, abrasion
radi- beam, spoke Latin radius, radiare radiance, radiation
radic- root Latin rdix, rdcis eradicate, radical
ram- branch Latin rmus ramification, ramose
ran- frog Latin rana Rana
ranc- rancidness, grudge,
bitterness
Latin rancere rancid, rancor
rap- turnip Latin rapum rapeseed
raph- seam Greek (raph)
rar- Latin rarus rarity
rauc- harsh, hoarse Latin raucus raucous
re-, red- again, back Latin re- recede, redact
reg-, -rig-,
rect-
straight Latin regere, rectus dirigible, erect, erection, rectum
rem- oar Latin remus bireme, trireme
ren- kidney Latin renes renal
rep-, rept- crawl, creep Latin repere, reptus reptile
ret- net Latin rete reticle, retina
retro- backward, behind Latin retro retrograde, retrospective,
retrovirus
rhabd- rod Greek (rhabdos) rhabdoid, rhabdom
rhach-, rach- spine Greek , (rhachis) rhachiodont
rhag- tear, rent Greek rhagades
rhe- flow Greek (rhein) rheostat
rhig- chill Greek (rhigos) rhigosaurus
rhin- nose, snout Greek , (rhis, rhinos) rhinoplasty
rhiz- root Greek (rhiza) rhizome
rhod(o)- rose Greek (rhodon) rhododendron
rhomb- spinning top Greek (rhombos) rhombus
rhynch- snout Greek Rhynchobatus
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