Language/English/Vocabulary/Most-Common-Greek-Roots
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| Root | Meaning | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| anti | against | antibacterial, antidote, antithesis |
| ast(er) | star | asteroid, astronomy, astronaut |
| auto | self, same | automatic, automate, autobiograph |
| biblio | Bible, book, | bibliography, bibliophile |
| bio | life + science | biography, biology, biodegradable |
| chrome | color | monochromatic, phytochrome |
| chrono | time, dia- + chronos = lasting through time | chronic, synchronize, chronicle, diachronic (adj.) |
| dyna- | power, powerful | dynasty, dynamic, dynamite,dynastic |
| geo- | earth, land or country | geography, geology, geometry |
| gno- | to know | agnostic, acknowledge |
| graph- | write, instrument for recording; something written. | autograph, graphic, demographic |
| hydr- | combining form of hydor: water, | dehydrate, hydrant, hydropower |
| kinesis | physical movement, muscular action | kinetic, photokinesis |
| logos | word, study,statement, discourse | astrology, biology, theologian, neologism |
| narc- | combining form of narke : sleep, stupor | narcotic, narcolepsy, narcissus |
| -path- | from Greek pathos : suffering from, suffering | empathy, pathetic, apathy, pathology |
| phil- | loving, fond of, tending to | philosophy, bibliophile, philanthropy, philately |
| phon | voice, sound | microphone, phonograph, telephone |
| photo-n | light,unit of electromagnetic radiation | photograph, photocopy, photon |
| schem | plan | scheme, schematic |
| syn | together, with | synthetic, photosynthesis |
| tele | far,operating over distance | telescope, telepathy, television |
| tropos | turning, a turn, change | heliotrope, tropical, troposphere |
Sources
https://www.thoughtco.com/common-word-roots-in-english-1692793