A
Root | Meaning In English | Origin Language | Etymology (Root Origin) | English Examples |
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ab-, a-, abs- | away | Latin | ab "away", from Greek apo "away" | abnormal, abrasion, absorb, abstract, aversion |
a-, an- | not, without | Greek | Greek α-/αν- "a-/an" "not" | atypical, ahistorical |
ac-, ak-, acu- | sharp or pointed | Latin | acutus past participle of acuere "to sharpen", from acus "needle" | acid, acupunture |
acr-, acro- | height, summit, tip | Greek | Greek άκρος ákros "high", "extreme" | acrophobia, acrobat, acronym, acromegalia |
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 |
aesth- | feeling, sensation | Greek | aisthētikos "of sense perception" from aisthanesthai "to perceive" | aesthetics |
agr-, agri- | field | Greek and Latin | from Greek agros and Latin ager, agr- "field" | agriculture, pilgrim |
am-, amor- | love, loving | Latin | amor "love" from amāre "to love" | amateur, amorous |
ambi- | both, on both sides | Latin | ambi "on both sides", from Greek amphi, "on both sides" | ambidextrous, ambivalent |
amic-, -imic- | friend | Latin | amicus | amicable, inimical |
amphi- | around, about, both, on both sides of, both kinds | Greek | amphi "on both sides" | amphibian |
ampl- | ample | Latin | amplus | amplification |
ana- | again, against, back | Greek | from Greek prefix ana- "again", "against" | anaphylaxis anabaptist |
anima- | breath | Latin | anima "breath" | animal, animation |
ann-, -enn- | year, yearly | Latin | annus "year" | anniversary, annual, millennium |
ant-, anti- | against, opposed to, preventive | Greek | anti "before", "against" | antibiotic, antibody, antipodes |
ante-, anti- | before, in front of, prior to | Latin | Latin from Greek anti "before", "against" | antediluvian, antebellum, anticipate |
anth-, antho- | flower | Greek | anthos "flower" | anther, anthology |
anthropo-, anthro- | human | Greek | anthropos "man" | anthropology, anthropomorphic |
aqu- | water | Latin | aqua | aquarium, aquamarine |
ar- | plow, till | Latin | arare | arable |
ar- | be dry | Latin | arere, "be dry or parched" | arid |
arch- | ruler, chief | Greek | archos "ruler" | archangel, archetype |
archaeo-, archeo- | ancient | Greek | arkhaios "ancient" from arkhē "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" | arthropod |
astr-, astro- | star, star-shaped | Greek | astron "star" | astronomy |
athl- | prize | Greek | athlos "contest" | athlete |
aud-, audi- | hearing, listening, sound | Latin | audire "to hear" | auditorium, auditory, audio |
aug-, auct- | grow, increase | Latin | augēre "to increase" | augmentation |
aur- | relating to gold, or gold-colored | Latin | aurum "gold" | aureole, aure |
auri- | Relating to the ear | Latin | auris "ear" | auricle |
aut- , auto- | self; directed from within | Greek | αυτός (autos) "self", "same" | automobile, autonomy |
avi- | bird | Latin | avis "bird" | aviary, aviation |
axi- | axis | Greek | Latin from Greek axios "worth" | axis, axiology |
[edit] B
Root | Meaning In English | Origin Language | Etymology (Root Origin) | English Examples |
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bac- | rod-shaped | Latin | from baculum "rod" | bacilla, bacteria |
baro- | weight, pressure | Greek | βαρυς (barus) | barometer, barograph, baroreceptor |
basi- | at the bottom | Greek | from βαίνω, to walk, march, βάσις "step" | basic, basis |
bathy-, batho- | deep, depth | Greek | βαθύς (bathús, bathýs) "deep" | batholith |
be-, beat- | bless | Latin | beare, beatus | beatification |
bell(i)- | war | Latin | bellum, belli | bellicose, belligerent, antebellum |
ben- | good, well | Latin | bene (adverb) | benefit, benignity |
bi- | two | Latin | bis, "twice"; bini, "in twos" | binoculars, bigamy, biscotti |
bib- | drink | Latin | bibere, bibitus | imbibe |
bibl- | book | Greek | βιβλίον (biblíon) "book" | bibliography, bible |
bi(o)- | life | Greek | βίος (bíos) "life" | biology, biologist, biosphere |
blenn(o)- | slime | Greek | βλεννος (blennos) | blennophobia, blennosperma |
blast- | germ, embryo, bud, cell with nucleus | Greek | βλαστάνω, "to put forth shoots" | sideroblast |
bon(i)- | good | Latin | bonus | bonify, bonitary |
bor- | north | Greek / Latin (boreas) | Greek βορράς (borras) "the north wind" | borealis |
botan- | plant | Greek | (botanē) | botany |
bov- | cow, ox | Latin | bos, bovis | bovine |
brachi(o)- | arm | Greek | βραχίων (brakhíōn) "arm" | brachial artery, brachiosaurus |
brachy- | short | Greek | βραχύς (brakhús, brakhýs) "short" | brachydactyly |
brady- | slow | Greek | βραδύς (bradús, bradýs) | bradycardia |
branch- | gill | Greek | βράγχιον (brágkhion, bránkhion) "gill" | branchiopod |
brev(i)- | brief, short (time) | Latin | brevis, breviare | abbreviation, brevity |
briz- | nod | Greek | (brizō) | |
brom- | oats | Greek | βρόμος (brómos) "oats" | |
bronch- | windpipe | Greek | βρόγχος (brógkhos, brónkhos) | bronchitis |
bront- | thunder | Greek | βροντη (brontē) | Brontosaurus |
bucc- | cheek, mouth, cavity | Latin | bucca | buccal, buccinator muscle |
bulb- | bulbous | Latin | bulbus | bulbous |
bull- | bubble, flask | Latin | bulla, "bubble" | ebullient, ebullism |
burs- | pouch, purse | Latin | bursary, disburse |
[edit] C
Root | Meaning In English | Origin Language | Etymology (Root Origin) | English Examples |
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cac(o)- | bad | Greek | κακος (kakos) | cacophony |
cad-, -cid-, cas- | fall | Latin | cadere, casus | accident, cadence, case |
caed-, -cid-, caes-, -cis- | cut | Latin | caedere, caesus | incisor |
calc- | stone | Latin and Greek | from Latin calx "lime", and from Greek khalix "pebble" "limestone" | calculus, calcite, calcium |
caedere | break | Latin | caesura | |
calli- | beautiful | Greek | from Greek kallos "beauty" | calligraphy |
calor- | heat | Latin | calor "heat" | calorie |
calyp- | cover | Greek | (kaluptein) | apocalypse |
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-, cant- | sing | Latin | canere "sing" | canto, cantata, 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 Greek karkinos "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 | procession, recede |
celer- | quick | Latin | celer, celerare | acceleration, celerity |
cen(o)- | new | Greek | καινος (kainos) | Cenozoic |
cen(o)- | common | Greek | (koinos) | cenospecies, Koine Greek |
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 | κέντρον (kéntron) "needle", "spur" | eccentric |
cephalo- | head | Greek | kephale "head" | cephalopod, encephalogram |
ceram- | clay | Greek | (keramos) | ceramic |
cerat- | horn | Greek | (keras, keratos) "horn" | ceratin, cornea |
cern- | Latin | cernere | discern | |
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 |
chelo- | relating to a turtle | Greek | khelone "tortoise" | chelonia |
chloro- | green | Greek | from Greek khlōros "green" | chlorine, chlorophyll |
choreo- | relating to dance | Greek | from Greek khoreia "dancing in unison" from khoros "chorus" | choreography |
chord- | cord | Latin | chorda "rope" | chordata |
chrom- | color | Greek | khrōma "color" | chromosome, chromium |
chryso- | gold | Greek | khrusos "gold" | chrysolite |
cili- | eyelash | Latin | cilium | cilia |
cine- | motion | Greek | (kine-) | cinema |
ciner- | ash | Latin | cinis, cineris | incineration |
cing-, cinct- | gird | Latin | cingere | succinct |
circ- | circle | Latin | circus | circus |
circum- | around | Latin | circum "around" | circumference |
cirr- | orange | Greek | kirros | cirrhosis |
cirr- | curl, tentacle | Latin | cirrus | cirrus |
civ- | citizen | Latin | civis | civility |
clad- | branch | Greek | (klados) | |
clar- | clear | Latin | clarus | clarity, declaration |
clast- | broken | Greek | klastos "broken" | iconoclast |
claud-, -clud-, claus-, -clus- | close | Latin | claudere | clause, exclusion, include |
clav- | key | Greek | from Greek kleis "key" from kleiein "to close" | conclave |
cl(e)ist- | closed | |||
cleithr- | bar, key | |||
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 | cognitive | |
col- | strain | Latin | colare, colum | colander |
coll- | neck | Latin | collum | collar |
color- | color | Latin | color | coloration |
con-, co-, col-, com- | with, together, joined | Latin | cum | connect, collide, compress |
condi- | season | Latin | condire | condiment |
cono- | cone | Greek | konos | conic, conical |
contra- | against | Latin | contra | contrast |
copro- | dung | Greek | (kopros) | coprolite, coprophagia, coprophilia |
corac- | raven | Greek | (korax, korakos) | coracoid |
cord- | heart | Latin | cor, cordis | accord, cordial |
corn- | horn | Latin | cornu | cornucopia |
coron- | crown | Latin | corona, coronare | corona, coronation |
corpor- | body | Latin | corpus, corporis | corporation, corpse |
cortic- | bark | Latin | cortex, corticis | |
cosmet- | Greek | (kosmet-) | cosmetics, cosmetology | |
cost- | rib | Latin | costa | costal |
cotyl- | cup | Greek | (kotulē) | cotyledon |
crani- | skull | Greek | (kranion) | cranium |
crass- | thick | Latin | crassus | crassitude |
cre- | make | Latin | creare | creation, creature |
crep- | boot, shoe | Greek | (krēpis, krēpidos) | |
cribr- | sieve | Latin | cribrum "a sieve" | cribble, cribrate |
cric- | ring | Greek | κρικος (krikos) | |
cris-, crit- | judge | Greek | crisis, critic | |
crisp- | curled | Latin | crispus | crispate |
crist- | crest | Latin | crista | cristate |
crosso- | fringe, tassel | Greek | (krossoi) | |
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 | concurrent, recursion |
curv- | bent | Latin | curvus | curvature |
cusp- | lance, point | Latin | cuspis, cuspidis | bicuspid |
cut(i)- | skin | Latin | cutis | cuticle |
cyan- | blue | Greek | κυανός (kuanos) | cyanide |
cycl- | circular | Greek | κύκλος (kuklos) | bicycle, cycle, cyclone |
cylind- | roll | Greek | (kulindros) | cylinder |
cyn- | dog | Greek | (kuōn, kunos) | cynosure |
cyst- | capsule | Greek | (kustis) | cystic |
cyt(o)- | cell | Greek | (kutos) | cytoplasm |
[edit] D
Root | Meaning In English | Origin Language | Etymology (Root Origin) | English Examples |
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dactyl- | finger | Greek | δάκτυλος, finger | dactylology, pterodactyl |
damn-, -demn- | Latin | damnare | condemn, damnation | |
de- | from, away from, removing | Latin | dē | 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 | 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 | δέρμα (derma) skin | hypodermic |
deuter- | second | Greek | δεύτερος (deuteros) "second" | Deuteronomy |
dexter- | right | Latin | dexter | dexterity |
dextro- | right | Greek | δεξ-, right | |
di- | two | Greek | dicot | |
dia- | apart, through | Greek | δια | diameter |
dict- | say, speak | Latin | dicere, dictus | dictation |
digit- | finger | Latin | digitus | digital |
dino- | terrible, fearfully great | Greek | (deinos) | dinosaur |
dipl- | Greek | diploid, diplosis | ||
doc-, doct- | teach | Latin | docere, doctus | docile, doctor |
dodec- | twelve | Greek | δωδεκα (dodeka) | dodecasyllabic |
dog-, dox- | opinion, teaching | Greek | dogmatic | |
dom- | Latin | domus | dome | |
dorm- | sleep | Latin | dormire | dormant, dormitory |
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 |
dys- | badly, ill | Greek | δυσ | dysentery |
[edit] E
Root | Meaning In English | Origin Language | Etymology (Root Origin) | English Examples |
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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) | egocentric | ||
ego-, eg- | goat | Latin from Greek | 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 | (endo) | endocrine |
engy- | narrow | Greek | ||
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 | 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 | ερυθρος (eruthros) | erythrocyte |
eso- | within | Greek | (esō) | esoteric |
etho-, eth-, ethi- | custom, habit | Greek | εθος (ethos) | ethology |
ethm- | sieve | Greek | ethmoid | |
ethn- | people, race, tribe, nation | Greek | (ethnos) | ethnic, ethnarch |
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 | exterior | |
extrem- | outermost, utmost | Latin | extremus | extremity, extremophile |
[edit] F
Root | Meaning In English | Origin Language | Etymology (Root Origin) | English Examples |
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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- | Latin | fallere, falsus | falsity | |
fallac- | false | Latin | fallax, fallacis | fallacy |
famili- | Latin | familiarity | ||
fant- | to show | Greek | fantasy | |
fasc- | bundle | Latin | fascis | fascicle |
fatu- | foolish, useless | Latin | fatuus | fatuous, infatuate |
feder- | Latin | foedus, foederis | confederation, federal | |
fel- | cat | Latin | feles, felis | feline |
felic- | happy, merry | Latin | felix, felicis | felicity |
fell- | suck | Latin | fellare | fellation |
femin- | women, quality or condition of being female | Latin | femina | femininity |
femor- | thigh | Latin | femur, femoris | femoral |
fend-, fens- | Latin | fendere, -fensus | defend, offense | |
fenestr- | window | Latin | fenestra | fenestration |
fer- | carry | Latin | ferre | reference, transfer |
feroc- | fierce | Latin | ferox, ferocis | ferocity |
ferr- | iron | Latin | ferrum | ferrous |
fet- | stink | Latin | fetere | fetid |
fic- | fig | Latin | ficus | Ficus |
fid-, fis- | faith, trust | Latin | fides, fidere, fisus | confide |
fil- | thread | Latin | filum | filament |
fili- | Latin | filius | affiliate | |
find-, fiss- | split | Latin | findere, fissus | fission |
firm- | fix, settle | Latin | firmus, firmare | confirmation |
fistul- | hollow, tube | Latin | fistule | |
fl- | blow | Latin | flare, flatus | flatulence, inflation |
flacc- | flabby | Latin | flaccus | flaccid |
flav- | yellow | Latin | flavus | flavonoid |
flect-, flex- | bend | Latin | flectere, flexus | flexor, inflection |
flig-, flict- | strike | Latin | fligere, flictus | 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 | |||
foli- | leaf | Latin | folium | defoliate |
font- | spring | Latin | fons, fontis | |
for- | bore | Latin | forare, foratus | perforation |
form- | shape | Latin | forma | deformity, formation |
fornic- | vault | Latin | fornix, fornicis | fornication |
fort- | strong | Latin | fortis | fortification |
fovea- | shallow round depression | |||
frang-, -fring-, fract-, frag- | break | Latin | frangere, fractus | fracture, fragment, infringe |
frater-, fratr- | brother | Latin | frater | fraternity |
fric-, frict- | rub | Latin | fricare | dentifrice, friction |
frig- | cold | Latin | frigere | frigid |
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, fumigate |
fund- | bottom | Latin | fundus, fundare | fundamental, profundity |
fund-, fus- | pour | Latin | fundere, fusus | profusion |
fung-, funct- | do | Latin | fungi | function |
fur-, furt- | steal | Latin | furare | furtive |
furc- | fork | Latin | furca | bifurcation |
fusc- | dark | Latin | fuscus | obfuscation |
[edit] G
Root | Meaning in English | Origin Language | Etymology (Root Origin) | English Examples |
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galact- | milk | Greek | (gala, galaktos) | galactic |
gastr- | stomach | Greek | (gaster) | gastric, gastroenterologist |
ge(o)- | earth | Greek | γη (gē) | geology |
gel- | icy cold | Latin | gelum | gelatin |
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- | 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 | γραμμα (gramma) | grammatic |
gran- | grain | Latin | granum | granary, granule |
grand- | grand | Latin | grandis | grandiloquous |
graph- | draw, write | Greek | (graphē) | graphic, graphology |
grat- | thank, please | Latin | gratus | gratitude |
grav- | 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 |
[edit] H
Root | Meaning in English | Origin Language | Etymology (Root Origin) | English Examples |
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hab-, -hib-, habit-, -hibit- | have | Latin | habere, habitus | habit, prohibition |
haem(o)- | blood | Greek | ἁιμα (haima) | haemophilia |
hal(o)- | salt | Greek | (hals, halos) | halogen |
hal-, -hel- | breathe | Latin | halare, halatus | anhelation, inhale |
hapl(o)- | simple | Greek | (haplos) | haploid |
haur-, haust- | draw | Latin | haurire, haustus | exhaust |
heli(o)- | sun | Greek | ἡλιος | helium,heliotrope |
hemi- | half | Greek | ήμισυς (hemisus) | hemisphere |
hen- | one | Greek | ἑν (hen) | henad, hyphen |
hendec- | eleven | Greek | ἑνδεκα (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 | herpetology | |
heter(o)- | different, other | Greek | ἑτερος (heteros) | heterodox |
heur- | find | Greek | ἑυρισκω | heuristic |
hex- | six | Greek | ἑξ (hex) | hexagon |
hibern- | wintry | Latin | hibernus | hibernation |
hiem- | winter | Latin | hiems | hiemal |
hipp(o)- | horse | Greek | ἱππος (hippos) | hippodrome |
hirsut- | hairy | Latin | hirtus, hirsutus | hirsute |
hispid- | bristly | Latin | hispidus | hispidity |
histri- | actor | histrionic | ||
hod- | way | Greek | ὁδος (hodos) | cathode, hodometer |
hol(o)- | whole | Greek | (holos) | holistic |
hom(o)- | same | Greek | (homos) | homosexual |
homeo- | like | Greek | (homoios) | |
homin- | human | Latin | homo, hominis | hominid |
homal- | even, flat | Greek | (homalos) | anomalous |
honor- | esteem | Latin | honos, honoris | honorable |
horm- | that which excites | Greek | hormone | |
hort(i)- | garden | Latin | hortus, horti | horticulture |
hospit- | host | Latin | hospes, hospitis | hospitality |
host- | enemy | Latin | hostis | hostile |
hum- | ground | Latin | humus, humare | exhumation, inhume |
hyal- | glass | Greek | (hualos) | hyaline, hyaloid |
hydr(o)- | water | Greek | ὑδωρ | hydrology, hydrologist, Hydrogen, Hydrate, dehydrate, Hydrophobia, hydroponic, hydraulic, Hydrolysis, hydrous, hydrophilic |
hygr- | wet | Greek | (hugros) | hygrology |
hyo- | U-shaped | Greek | ||
hyp(o)- | under | Greek | ὑπο (hupo) | hyphen |
hyper- | above, over | Greek | ὑπερ(huper) | |
hypn- | sleep | Greek | ὑπνος (hupnos) | hypnosis |
hyster- | later | Greek | ὑστερος (husteros) | hysteresis |
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Root | Meaning In English | Origin Language | Etymology (Root Origin) | English Examples |
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ichth- | fish | Greek | (ichthus) | ichthyology |
icos- | twenty | Greek | (eikosi) | icosagon, icosahedron |
id(o)- | shape | Greek | (eidos) | idol |
ide(o)- | idea | 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 |
-(i)tat- | property of, quality of | Latin | quality, liberty | |
iter- | again | Latin | iterum | iteration |
itin- | route, way | Latin | iter, itinis – march, journey | itinerary |
[edit] J
Root | Meaning In English | Origin Language | Etymology (Root Origin) | English Examples |
---|---|---|---|---|
jac- | lie | Latin | jacēre "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 |
[edit] K
Root | Meaning In English | Origin Language | Etymology (Root Origin) | English Examples |
---|---|---|---|---|
kil(o)- | thousand | Greek | chilioi | kilogram, kilometer, kilobyte |
kine- | movement, motion | Greek | telekinesis, kinetic energy, kinesthetic | |
klept- | steal | Greek | (kleptēs) | kleptomania |
kudo- | glory | Greek | (kudos) | kudos |
[edit] 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 |
laud-, laus- | praise | Latin | laudere | laud |
lav- | wash | Latin | lavare | lavatory |
lax- | Latin | laxus, laxare | laxative, relaxation | |
led-, les- | hurt | Latin | laedere, laesus | lesion |
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 | library |
lig- | bind | Latin | ligare | ligament, ligature |
lin- | line | Latin | linea | linearity, line |
lingu- | language, tongue | Latin | lingua tongue, language | bilingual, linguistic |
linqu-, lict- | leave | Latin | linquere | relict, relinquish |
lip(o)- | fat | Greek | lipos | lipolysis |
liter- | letter | Latin | littera | alliteration, illiterate, literacy, literal, obliterate |
lith(o)- | stone | Greek | lithos "stone" | monolith, Neolithic Era, lithosphere,megalith |
loc- | place | Latin | locus | local, location |
log- | thought, word | Greek | logos "word" | monologue, logic, morphological |
long- | long | Latin | longus | elongate, longitude |
loqu-, locut- | speak | Latin | loqui | allocution, eloquent |
luc- | bright, light | Latin | lux, lucis light | Lucifer (bearer of light) |
lud-, lus- | play | Latin | ludere | allude, illusion |
lumin- | light | Latin | lumen, luminis | illumination, luminous |
lun- | moon | Latin | luna "moon" | lunar, lunatic |
[edit] M
Root ![]() |
Meaning In English ![]() |
Origin Language ![]() |
Etymology (Root Origin) ![]() |
English Examples ![]() |
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macr- | long | Greek | μακρός (makros) | macron |
magn- | great, large | Latin | magnus | magnanimous, magnificent |
maj- | greater | Latin | major, majus | majesty, majority, majuscule |
mal- | bad, wretched, evil | Latin | malus | malicious, malign, malfeasance |
mamm- | breast | Latin | mamma | mammal, mammary |
man- | flow | Latin | manare | emanate |
man- | stay | Latin | manere, mansus | permanent, remanent |
mand- | hand | Latin | mandare, mandatus | mandate, remand |
manu- | hand | Latin | manus | manual, manuscript |
mar- | sea | Latin | mare, maris | marine, maritime |
mater-, matr- | mother | Latin | mater, matris | matrix |
maxim- | greatest | Latin | maximus | maximal |
medi-, -midi- | middle | Latin | medius | median, medieval |
meg- | great, large | Greek | (megas) | megaphone |
mei- | less | Greek | (meiōn) | meiosis |
melan- | black, dark | Greek | μέλας (melas) | Melanesia, melanoma |
melior- | better | Latin | melior | amelioration |
mell- | honey | Latin | mel, mellis | mellifluous |
mening- | membrane | Greek | (meninx) | |
meno- | moon | |||
ment- | mind | Latin | mens, mentis | demented, mentality |
mer- | part | Greek | (meros) | polymer |
merc- | 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) | metaphysics |
mica- | grain | Latin | micelle | |
micr(o)- | small | Greek | μικρος (mikros) | microphone, microscope |
milit- | soldier | Latin | miles, militis | military, militia |
mill- | thousand | Latin | mille | millennium, million |
millen- | thousand each | Latin | milleni | millenary |
mim- | Greek | (mimos) | mime, mimic | |
min- | jut | Latin | minere | prominent |
min- | less, smaller | Latin | minor, minus | minority, minuscule |
mir- | wonder, amazement | Latin | miror, mirari, miratus sum | miracle, mirror, admire |
mis- | hate | Greek | μισος (misos) | misandry, misogyny |
misce-, mixt- | mix | Latin | miscere | miscellaneous, mixture |
mit- | thread | Greek | (mitos) | mitochondrion |
mitt-, miss- | send | Latin | mittere | intermittent, transmission |
mne- | memory | Greek | mnemonic | |
mol- | grind | Latin | mola | molar |
moll- | soft | Latin | mollis | emollient, mollify |
monil- | string of beads | |||
mon(o)- | one | Greek | (monos) | monolith, monotone, monism |
mont- | mountain | Latin | mons, montis | Montana |
morph- | form, shape | Greek | (morphe) | morpheme, anthropomorphic, morphology |
mort- | death | Latin | mors, mortis | immortal, mortality |
mov-, mot- | move, motion | Latin | moveo, movere | move, motor, momentum |
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 | |
mut- | change | Latin | mutare | mutation |
my- | mouse | Greek | (mus) | |
myri- | countless, ten thousand | Greek | (murios) | myriad |
myth- | story | Greek | (muthos) | mythic, mythology |
myx- | slime | Greek | (muxa) | |
myz- | suck | Greek |
[edit] N
Root | Meaning in English | Origin Language | Etymology (Root Origin) | English Examples |
---|---|---|---|---|
nar- | nostril | Latin | naris | |
narc- | numb | Greek | (narkē) | 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 |
nect-, nex- | join, tie | Latin | nectere, nexus | connection |
necto-, nect- | swimming | Greek | nektos | nectopod |
neg- | say no | Latin | negare | negative |
nema- | hair | Greek | ||
nemor- | grove, woods | Latin | nemus, nemoris | nemoral |
nephr- | kidney | Greek | 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- | Greek | (nomas, nomados) | nomadic | |
nomin- | name | Latin | nomen, nominis | nomination |
non- | not | Latin | non | |
non- | ninth | Latin | nonus | nonary |
nonagen- | ninety each | Latin | nonageni | nonagenary |
nonagesim- | ninetieth | Latin | nonagesimus | nonagesimal |
noth- | spurious | |||
noto- | back, south | Greek | (noton) | |
nov- | nine | Latin | novem | novennial |
nov- | new | Latin | novus | innovation, nova |
noven- | nine each | Latin | noveni | novenary |
novendec- | nineteen | Latin | novendecim | |
nu- | nod | Latin | nuere | innuendo |
nub- | Latin | nubes, nubis | nubile | |
nuc- | nut | Latin | nux, nucis | nucleus |
nuch- | back of neck | 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 |
[edit] O
Root | Meaning in English | Origin Language | Etymology (Root Origin) | English Examples |
---|---|---|---|---|
ob-, os- | against | Latin | obstinate, ostentatious, obstreperous | |
oct- | eight | Greek | (oktō) | octagon, octahedron |
oct- | eight | Latin | octo | octangular, octennial, octovir |
octav- | eighth | Latin | octavus | octaval |
octogen- | eighty each | Latin | octogeni | octogenary |
octogesim- | eightieth | Latin | octogesimus | octogesimal |
octon- | eight each | Latin | octoni | octonary |
ocul- | eye | Latin | oculus, oculare | ocular |
od- | hate | Latin | odium | odious |
-ode- | path, way | Greek | anode, odometer | |
odont- | tooth | Greek | (odous) | odontology |
odor- | fragrant | |||
oecious- | house of | Greek | (oikos) | |
oed- | swollen | |||
oen- | wine | Greek | (oinos) | |
oesoph- | gullet | Greek | (oisophagos) | |
ogdo- | eighth | Greek | (ogdoos) | |
-oid | like | Greek | (-oeides) | |
olecran- | skull of elbow | |||
ole- | oily | Latin | ||
olig- | few | Greek | (oligos) | oligarchy |
oliv- | olive | Latin | oliva | |
-oma | cancer | Greek | ||
omas- | paunch | Latin | omasum | |
oment- | fat skin | Latin | omentum | |
omin- | Latin | omen, ominis | ominous | |
omm- | eye | |||
omni- | all | Latin | omnis | omnipotence |
omo- | shoulder | Latin | ||
omphal- | navel | Greek | omphalectomy | |
oner- | burden | Latin | onus, oneris | onerous |
onom- | name | Greek | όνομα (onoma) | onomatopoeia |
ont- | existing | Greek | ontology | |
-onym | name | Greek | (-onum) | pseudonym |
oo- | egg | Greek | (oion) | |
opac- | shady | Latin | opacus | opacity |
oper- | work | Latin | opus, operis | opera |
opt- | choose | Latin | optare | optional |
optim- | best | Latin | optimus | optimum |
op(t)- | eye | Greek | optos | optical |
operculum- | little cover | |||
ophi- | snake | Greek | ophis | |
ophthalm- | eye | Greek | (ophthalmos) | ophthalmology |
opisth- | behind | Greek | ||
opoter- | either | |||
or- | mouth | Latin | os, oris | oral, orator |
orb- | circle | Latin | orbis | orbit |
orch- | testicle | |||
ordin- | Latin | ordo, ordinis | ordinal, ordinary | |
ori- | Eastern | Latin | oriri | orient |
orn- | Latin | ornare | ornament, ornate | |
ornith- | bird | Greek | ornithology | |
orth- | straight | Greek | (orthos) | orthosis |
os(ti)- | mouth | |||
os(s/t)- | bone | osteoporosis | ||
oscill- | swing | Latin | oscillation | |
ostrac- | shell | Greek | ostracize | |
ot- | ear | Greek | otology | |
ov- | egg | Latin | ovum | oval, ovule |
ovi- | sheep | Latin | ovis | ovine |
oxy- | sharp, pointed | Greek | (oxus) | oxymoron |
[edit] P
Root | Meaning in English | Origin Language | Etymology (Root Origin) | English Examples |
---|---|---|---|---|
pac- | peace | Latin | pax, pacis | pacify, pacifist |
pach- | thick | Greek | (pachus) | pachydermata |
paed- | child | Greek | παις, παιδος (pais, paidos) | paediatric |
pagin- | page | Latin | pagina | pagination |
pal- | stake | Latin | palus | impale |
palae-, pale- | ancient, old | Greek | (palaios) | paleontology |
palin- | back | Greek | παλιν (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 | πας (pas) | pandemic |
pand-, pans- | spread | Latin | pandere, pansus | expand, expansion |
par(a)- | beside, near | Greek | παρα (para) | parallel, parameter |
pariet- | wall | Latin | paries, parietis | parietal |
part(i)- | part | Latin | pars, partis | partition |
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 | παθος (pathos) | pathetic, pathology |
pati-, pass- | suffer; feel; endure; permit | Latin | pati, passus | passive, patient |
patr(i)- | father | Latin | pater, patris | patrilocal, patriarch |
pauc- | Latin | paucus | paucity | |
pav- | Latin | pavement | ||
pecc- | sin | Latin | peccare | impeccable |
pect- | fixed | Greek | (pēktos) | pectic, pectin |
pector- | chest | Latin | pectus, pectoris | pectoral |
pecun- | money | Latin | pecunia | pecuniary |
ped- | child | Greek | παις, παιδος (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 |
penia- | deficiency | Latin | ||
penn-, pinn- | feather | Latin | penna | pennate |
pent- | five | Greek | (pente) | pentagon |
pentecost- | fiftieth | Greek | (pentekostos) | pentecostalism |
pept- | Greek | peptic | ||
per- | thoroughly, through | Latin | per | perfect, persistent |
peran- | across, beyond | Greek | ||
peri- | around | Greek | perimeter, periscope | |
persic- | peach | Greek | ||
pessim- | worst | Latin | pessimus | pessimal |
pet- | Latin | petere | appetite, competition | |
petr- | rock | Greek | (petra) | petroglyph |
phaeo- | dark | Greek | ||
phag- | eat | Greek | φαγειν phagein | sarcophagus |
phalang- | close formation of troops | Greek | (phalanx, phalangos) | |
phalar- | shining | Greek | (phalaros) | |
phanero- | visible | Greek | φανερος | |
pher- | bear, carry | Greek | φερω | pheromone |
philia- | love, friendship | Greek | φιλια | |
phleg- | Greek | |||
phloe- | tree bark | |||
phob(ia)- | fear | Greek | () | hydrophobia |
phon- | sound | Greek | φονη (phone) | microphone, phonograph |
phor- | carry | Greek | (phoros) | metaphor |
phos-, phot- | light | Greek | φως | photograph |
phragm- | fence | Greek | (phragma) | diaphragm |
phren- | diaphragm, mind | schizophrenia | ||
phryno- | toad, toad-like | |||
phyl- | tribe | |||
phyll- | leaf | Greek | (phullon) | chlorophyll |
physa- | bladder | |||
phys- | nature | Greek | physics | |
phyt- | plant | Greek | (phuton) | neophyte |
pic- | pitch | Latin | pix, picis | |
pil- | hair | Latin | ||
pin- | pine | Latin | ||
ping-, pict- | paint | Latin | pingere | picture |
pino- | drink | Greek | pinocytosis | |
pir- | pear | Latin | ||
pisc- | fish | Latin | piscis | Pisces |
pisum- | pea | |||
plac- | plate, tablet | Greek | ||
plac- | calm | Latin | placare, placatus | placate |
plac-, -plic- | please | Latin | placēre, placitus | placid |
plagi- | oblique | Greek | (plagios) | |
plan- | flat | Latin | planus | explanation, planar |
plang- | Latin | plangere | plangent | |
plas- | mould | Greek | plasma, plastic | |
platy- | flat, broad | Greek | (platus) | platypus |
plaud-, plaus- | clap | Latin | plaudere, plausus | applaud |
ple-, plet- | fill | Latin | plere | complete, suppletive |
pleb- | Latin | plebs, plebis | plebian | |
plect-, plex- | plait | Latin | plectere | |
plen- | full | Latin | plenus | plenary |
plesi- | near | Greek | (plēsios) | |
pleth- | full | Greek | (plēthos) | plethora |
pleur- | side | Greek | pleura | |
plex- | interwoven | Greek | (plexis) | |
plic- | fold | Latin | plicare | duplication, replicate |
plinth- | brick | Greek | (plinthos) | |
plor- | Latin | plorare | implore | |
plu- | rain | Latin | ||
plum- | feather | Latin | pluma | plumage, plumate |
plumb- | lead | Latin | plumbum | |
plur- | Latin | 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 |
pogo- | beard | pogonotrophy | ||
poie- | make | Greek | ποιεω | poiesis |
pol- | city | Greek | πολις (polis) | metropolis, politics |
pol- | pole | Greek | (polos) | dipole |
pol- | pole | Latin | polus | polar |
polem- | war | Greek | πολεμος (polemos) | polemic |
poli(o)- | grey | Greek | (polios) | |
pollic- | thumb | Latin | pollex, pollicis | |
pollin- | Latin | pollen, pollinis | pollination | |
poly- | many | Greek | πολυς (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 | πορος (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 | ποταμος (potamos) | Mesopotamia |
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 | πρεσβυς (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 | προ (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 | πρωτος (prōtos) | protoplasm |
proxim- | nearest | Latin | proximus | proximity |
prun- | plum | Latin | prunus | prune |
psamma- | sand | Greek | (psammos) | |
pseud(o)- | false | Greek | (pseudos) | pseudonym |
psil(o)- | bare | Greek | (psilos) | epsilon |
psych(o)- | mind | Greek | ψυχη (psychē) | psycho |
psychr(o)- | cold | Greek | (psuchros) | |
pter- | wing, fern | Greek | (pteron) | helicopter |
pto- | fall | Greek | ptosis | |
ptyal- | sahva | |||
ptych- | fold, layer | Greek | (ptuchē) | triptych |
pubi- | sexually mature | |||
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 | putare | compute, putative |
pygo- | rump | |||
pyl- | gate | Greek | (pulon) | pylon |
pyro- | heat, fire | Greek | pyro |
[edit] 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- | Latin | quies | quiet | |
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 |
[edit] R
Root | Meaning in English | Origin Language | Etymology (Root Origin) | English Examples |
---|---|---|---|---|
rach- | spine | Greek | (rhachis) | |
rad-, ras- | scrape, shave | Latin | radere, rasus | abrade, abrasion |
radi- | beam, spoke | Latin | radius, radiare | radiation |
radic- | root | Latin | radix, radicis | eradicate, radical |
ram- | branch | Latin | ramus | ramification, ramose |
ran- | frog | Latin | rana | Rana |
ranc- | rancidness, grudge, bitterness | Latin | rancere | rancid, rancor |
rap- | turnip | Latin | rapum | |
raph- | seam | Greek | ||
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 |
rhabd- | rod | Greek | (rhabdos) | rhabdoid, rhabdom |
rhach- | spine | Greek | (rhachis) | rhachiodont |
rhag- | tear, rent | Greek | rhagades | |
rhe- | flow | Greek | (rhein) | rheostat |
rhin- | nose, snout | Greek | (rhis, rhinos) | rhinoplasty |
rhiz- | root | Greek | (rhiza) | rhizome |
rhod(o)- | rose | Greek | (rhodon) | rhododendron |
rhomb- | Greek | rhombus | ||
rhynch- | snout | Greek | Rhynchobatus | |
rid-, ris- | laugh | Latin | ridere, risus | derision, ridicule |
robor- | oak, strength | Latin | robur, roboris | corroboration |
rod-, ros- | gnaw | Latin | rodere, rosus | corrode, erosion, rodent |
rog- | ask | Latin | rogare | interrogation |
rostr- | beak, prow | Latin | rostrum | rostrum |
rot- | wheel | Latin | rota, rotare | rotation |
rub(e)r- | red | Latin | ruber | ruby |
rug- | wrinkle | Latin | ruga, rugare | corrugation |
rumin- | throat | Latin | rumen, ruminis | rumination |
rump-, rupt- | break | Latin | rumpere, ruptus | eruption, rupture |
rur- | country | Latin | rus, ruris | rural |
[edit] S
Root | Meaning in English | Origin Language | Etymology (Root Origin) | English Examples |
---|---|---|---|---|
sacchar- | sugar | Greek | (sakchar) | saccharin |
sacr-, secr- | sacred | Latin | sacer, sacrare | consecrate, sacrament |
sagac- | Wise | Latin | sagax, sagacis | sagacity |
sagitt- | arrow | Latin | sagitta | Sagittarius |
sal- | salt | Latin | sal, salis, salere | salinity |
sali-, -sili-, salt- | jump | Latin | salire | resilient, salient, saltus |
salv- | save | Latin | salvare | salvation |
san- | Latin | sanus | insane, sanity | |
sanct- | holy | Latin | sancire | sanctify, sanctuary |
sanguin- | blood | Latin | sanguis, sanguinis | sanguine |
sapi-, -sipi- | Latin | sapere | sapient | |
sapon- | soap | Latin | sapo, saponis | saponification |
sarc(o)- | flesh | Greek | σαρξ (sarx, sarkos) | sarcophagus |
sativus- | cultivated | |||
saur- | lizard, reptile | Greek | σαυρος (sauros) | dinosaur |
saxum- | rock | |||
scab- | scratch | Latin | scabere | scabies |
scal- | ladder, stairs | Latin | scala | scale |
scalen- | uneven | Greek | skalenos | scalene |
scand-, -scend-, scans-, -scens- | climb | Latin | scandere | ascend |
scaph- | anything hollow, bowl, ship | Greek | ||
schem- | plan | Greek | (schema) | schematic |
schis- | split | Greek | schism | |
sci- | know | Latin | scire | prescient, science |
scind-, sciss- | split | Latin | scindere | scissors |
scler- | hard | Greek | (skler-) | scleroderma |
scoli- | crooked | Greek | (skolios) | scoliosis |
scop-, scopy, scept- | look at, examine, view, observe | Greek | kaleidoscope | |
scrib-, script- | write | Latin | scribere | inscribe, scripture |
sculp- | carve | Latin | sculpere | sculpture |
scut- | shield | |||
scyph- | cup | |||
se-, sed- | apart | Latin | secede, sedition | |
seba- | tallow, wax | Latin | Sebum, sebaceous | |
sec-, sect-, seg- | cut | Latin | secare | secant, section, segment |
sed- | settle, calm | Latin | sedare | sedative |
sed-, -sid-, sess- | sit | Latin | sedere | reside, sediment, session, supersede |
sedec- | sixteen | Latin | sedecim | sedecimal |
segetum- | in cornfields | |||
sei- | shake | Greek | (seismos) | seismograph |
selen- | moon | Greek | ||
sella- | saddle, seat | |||
sema- | Greek | (sema) | semantics, semaphore | |
semi- | half | Latin | semis | semi-final |
semin- | seed | Latin | semen, seminis | insemination |
sen- | old man | Latin | senex, senis | senator, senility |
sen- | six each | Latin | seni | senary |
senti-, sens- | feel | Latin | sentire, sensus | consensus |
sept- | Latin | saeptum | ||
sept- | seven | Latin | septem | septennium |
septen- | seven each | Latin | septeni | septenary |
septim- | seventh | Latin | septimus | |
septuagen- | seventy each | Latin | septuageni | septuagenary |
septuagesim- | seventieth | Latin | septuagesimus | septuagesimal |
septuagint- | seventy | Latin | septuaginta | Septuagint |
sequ-, secut- | follow | Latin | sequere | consecutive, sequence |
ser(olu)- | any body fluid | |||
ser- | late | Latin | serus | |
serp- | crawl | Latin | serpere | serpent |
serr- | saw, saw-toothed | Latin | serra, serrare | serration |
serv- | Latin | servare | conservation | |
sesqui- | Latin | sesqui | ||
set- | hair | |||
sever- | Latin | severus | severity | |
sex-, se- | six | Latin | sex | semester, sexangle, sexennium |
sexagen- | sixty each | Latin | sexageni | sexagenary |
sexagesim- | sixtieth | Latin | sexagesimus | sexagesimal |
sext- | sixth | Latin | sextus | sextant |
sibil- | hiss | Latin | sibilus, sibilare | sibilance |
sicc- | dry | Latin | siccus | desiccation |
sider- | star | Latin | sidus, sideris | sidereal |
sign- | sign | Latin | signum | design, designate, signal |
sil- | Latin | silere | silence | |
silv- | forest | Latin | silva | silviculture |
simi- | ape, monkey | Latin | simia | simian |
simil- | group | Latin | similis | assimilate, similarity |
simul- | Latin | simulare | simulation | |
singul- | one each | Latin | singuli | singular |
sinistr- | left | Latin | sinister, sinistri | sinistral |
sinu- | (to draw) a line | Latin | sinuare | insinuate |
sinus- | hollow, bay | |||
siph(o)- | tube | Greek | siphon | |
sist- | cause to stand | Latin | sistere | consist |
soci- | group | Latin | socius, sociare | associate, social |
sol- | sun | Latin | sol | solar |
sol- | warmth | Latin | solare | consolation |
solen- | pipe, channel | Greek | solenoid | |
solv-, solut- | Latin | solvere | solution | |
soma- | body | Greek | σωμα (soma) | somatic |
somn- | sleep | Latin | somnus | insomnia |
somni- | dream | Latin | somnium | |
son- | sound | Latin | sonus | resonance |
soph- | Wise | Greek | σοφος (sophos) | sophist |
sorb-, sorpt- | suck | Latin | sorbere | absorb, absorption |
sord- | dirt | Latin | sordes, sordere | sordid |
soror- | sister | Latin | soror | sorority |
spati- | space | Latin | spatium | spatial |
spec-, -spic-, spect- | look | Latin | specere | conspicuous, inspection, specimen |
spect- | watch, look at | Latin | spectare | spectator |
specul- | Latin | speculari | speculation | |
sper- | hope | Latin | spes, sperare | desperation |
sperm- | seed | Greek | (sperma) | |
sphen(o)- | wedge | Greek | ||
spher- | Greek | (sphaira) | spheroid | |
sphinct- | closing | |||
spic- | spike | Latin | spica | |
spin- | thorn | Latin | spina | |
spir- | breathe | Latin | spirare | respiration |
spond-, spons- | Latin | spondere, sponsus | ||
spondyl- | vertebra | |||
spu-, sput- | spew, spit | Latin | spuere | sputum |
squal- | Latin | squalere | squalid, squalor | |
squam- | scale | Latin | squama | |
squarros- | spreading at tips | Latin | ||
st- | stand | Latin | stare, status | stable, station, status, statistic, statue |
stagn- | pool of standing water | Latin | stagnare | stagnant |
stalact- | Greek | (stalaktites) | stalactite | |
stalagm- | Greek | (stalagmos) | stalagmite | |
stann- | tin | Latin | stannum | stannous |
statu-, -stitu- | stand | Latin | statuere | institution, statute |
stea- | fat, tallow | Greek | (stear, steatos) | stearic acid |
steg- | covering | Greek | steganography | |
stell- | star | Latin | stella | constellation, stellar |
sten- | narrow | Greek | (stenos) | stenography |
stere- | solid | Greek | (stereos) | |
stern-, strat- | spread, strew | Latin | sternere, stratus | stratify |
stern- | breastbone | Greek | (sternon) | sternum |
stich- | line, row | Greek | (stichos) | |
stig- | Greek | stigma | ||
still- | drip | Latin | stilla, stillare | distillation |
stingu-, stinct- | Latin | stinguere | distinction, distinguish | |
stoch- | aim | Greek | ||
stom- | mouth | Greek | ||
strept- | twisted | Greek | (streptos) | |
strig- | Latin | strix, strigis | ||
string-, strict- | upright, stiff | Latin | stringere, strictus | stringent |
strigos- | having stiff bristles | |||
stroph- | turning | Greek | ||
stru-, struct- | Latin | struere | construction, construe | |
stud- | Latin | studere | student | |
stup- | wonder | Latin | stupere | stupor |
styl- | column, pillar | Greek | (stulos) | |
su-, sut- | sew | Latin | suere | suture |
suad-, suas- | Latin | suadere, suasus | persuasion | |
suav- | sweet | Latin | suavis | suave |
sub-, su-, sus- | below | Latin | sub | |
subter- | Latin | subter | subterfuge | |
sucr- | sugar | sucrose | ||
sud- | sweat | Latin | sudare | |
sulc- | furrow | Latin | sulcus | |
sum-, sumpt- | take | Latin | sumere | assumption, consume |
super- | above, over | Latin | super | supersede |
supin- | lying back | Latin | supinus | |
supra- | above, over | Latin | ||
surd- | deaf | Latin | surdus | absurdity |
surg- | rise | Latin | surgere | resurgent |
syn-, sy-, syl-, sym- | with | Greek | συν (sun) | symbol, system |
syrin(glx)- | pipe | Greek |
[edit] T
Root | Meaning in English | Origin Language | Etymology (Root Origin) | English Examples |
---|---|---|---|---|
tac-, -tic- | be silent | Latin | tacere, tacitus | reticent, tacit |
tach- | swift | Greek | ταχυς (tachus) | tachometer |
taenia- | ribbon | Greek | (tainia) | |
tal- | ankle | Latin | talus | |
tang-, -ting-, tact-, tag- | touch | Latin | tangere, tactus | contact, tangent |
tapet- | carpet | Latin | tapete, tapetis | |
tard- | slow | Latin | tardus | retard, tardy |
tars- | ankle | Greek | ταρσός (tarsos, a flat basket) | tarsal |
taur- | bull | Greek | ταυρος (tauros) | Minotaur |
taur- | bull | Latin | taurus | Taurus |
tax- | arrangement, order | Greek | (taxis) | taxonomy |
techn- | Greek | (techne) | technology | |
teg-, tect- | cover | Latin | tegere, tectus | protection |
tel- | far, end | Greek | telephone, telescope, telegram | |
teleo- | complete | Greek | teleology | |
temno- | cut | Greek | ||
tempor- | time | Latin | tempus, temporis | temporary, temporal. |
ten-, -tin-, tent- | hold | Latin | tenere, tentus | continent, tenacious |
tend-, tens- | stretch | Latin | tendere, tensus | extend, extension |
tenu- | slender, thin | Latin | tenuis | attenuate, tenuous |
tep- | be warm | Latin | tepere | tepid |
ter-, trit- | rub | Latin | terere, tritus | attrition, contrite |
teret- | rounded | Latin | teres, teretis | |
terg-, ters- | wipe | Latin | tergere, tersus | detergent |
termin- | Latin | terminus | determine, termination | |
tern- | three each | Latin | terni | ternary, ternion |
terr- | dry land | Latin | terra | terrace, terrain, terracotta |
terti- | third | Latin | tertius | tertian, tertiary |
test- | witness | Latin | testis | testimony |
tetr- | four | Greek | (tetra-) | tetrahedron |
tex-, text- | weave | Latin | texere, textus | texture |
thalam- | chamber, bed | Greek | (thalamos) | |
thalass- | sea | Greek | θαλασσα (thalassa) | Panthalassa |
than- | death | Greek | θανατος (thanatos) | euthanasia |
the- | put | Greek | τιθημι (tithemi) | theme, thesis thesaurus |
theca- | case | Greek | ||
thel(o)- | nipple, female | Greek | ||
the(o)-, thus- | god | Greek | θεος (theos) | theology, enthusiasm |
theor- | Greek | theorem, theory | ||
therm- | heat | Greek | θερμος (thermos) | thermometer |
thero- | breast, mammal | Greek | ||
thyreo- | large shield | |||
tim- | be afraid | Latin | timere | timid |
ting-, tinct- | moisten | Latin | tingere, tinctus | tincture |
tom- | cut | Greek | (tomos) | ectomy, atom, tome |
ton- | stretch | Greek | (tonos) | |
top- | place | Greek | τοπος (topos) | topic, topography |
torn- | cut | |||
torpe- | numb | Latin | torpere | torpor |
torqu-, tort- | twist | Latin | torquere, tortus | extortion, torque, torture |
tot- | all, whole | Latin | totus | total |
tox(o)- | arrow, bow | Greek | (toxon) | |
trab- | beam | Latin | trabs, trabis | |
trachy- | rough | Greek | (trachus) | |
trag(o)- | goat | Greek | (tragos) | tragus |
trah-, tract- | pull | Latin | trahere, tractus | subtrahend, tractor |
trans-, tra-, tran- | across | Latin | trans | tradition, transcend, transportation |
trapez- | four-sided, table | Greek | (trapeza) | trapezoid |
traum- | wound | Greek | (trauma) | trauma, traumatic |
trecent- | three hundred | Latin | trecenti | trecentennial |
tredec- | thirteen | Latin | tredecim | |
treiskaidek- | thirteen | Greek | triskaidekaphobia | |
trem- | tremble | Latin | tremere | tremor |
trema- | hole | Greek | (trēma) | |
tri- | three | Greek | (treis, tria) | triad, trigon, tripod |
tri- | three | Latin | tres | triangle, trivia, triumvirate |
tricen- | thirty each | Latin | triceni | tricenary |
tricesim-, trigesim- | thirtieth | Latin | tricesimus | trigesimal |
trich- | hair | Greek | (thrix) | |
trin- | three each | Latin | trini | trinity |
troch- | wheel | Greek | ||
trop- | turning | Greek | tropic | |
troph- | feed, grow | Greek | pogonotrophy | |
trud-, trus- | thrust | Latin | trudere, trusus | extrusion, intrude |
tuss- | cough | Latin | tussis, tussire | pertussis |
tympan- | drum | Greek | τυμπαν- (tumpan-) | tympani |
[edit] U
Root | Meaning in English | Origin Language | Etymology (Root Origin) | English Examples |
---|---|---|---|---|
uber- | udder | Latin | uber, uberare | exuberant |
ulig- | in marshes | Latin | ||
ulo- | wooly | Greek | ||
ultim- | farthest | Latin | ultimus | ultimate |
ultra- | beyond | Latin | ultra | ultrasonic |
umbilic- | navel | Latin | umbilicus | umbilical |
umbr- | shade, shadow | Latin | umbra | penumbra, umbrella |
un-, uni- | one | Latin | unus, unius | unary, union |
unc- | hooked | Latin | uncus | uncinate |
unci- | ounce, twelfth | Latin | uncia | uncial |
und- | wave | Latin | unda | abundant, undulate |
undecim- | eleventh | Latin | undecimus | undecimal |
unden- | eleven each | Latin | undeni | undenary |
ungui- | claw, nail | Latin | unguis | |
ungul- | claw, hoof | Latin | ungula | ungulate |
ur-, uro- | tail | Greek | (oura) | uroid |
urb- | city | Latin | urbs, urbis | urban |
urg- | work | Latin | urgere | urgent |
urs- | bear | Latin | ursus | Ursa Major, ursine |
ut-, us- | use | Latin | uti, usus | usual, utility |
uv- | grape | Latin | uva | uvea |
uxor- | wife | Latin | uxor | uxoricide |
[edit] V
Root | Meaning in English | Origin Language | Etymology (Root Origin) | English Examples |
---|---|---|---|---|
vac- | empty | Latin | vacare | vacancy, vacation, vacuum |
vad-, vas- | go | Latin | vadere | evade, pervasive |
vag- | wander | Latin | vagus, vagare | vague |
van- | Latin | vanus | vanity | |
vap- | lack (of) | Latin | evaporation, vapid | |
veh-, vect- | carry | Latin | vehere, vectus | vehicle, vector |
vel- | veil | Latin | velum | revelation, velate |
vell-, vuls- | pull | Latin | vellere, vulsus | convulsion |
veloc- | quick | Latin | velox, velocis | velocity |
ven- | vein | Latin | vena | venosity |
ven- | hunt | Latin | venari | venison |
ven-, vent- | come | Latin | venire | advent, convention |
vend- | sell | Latin | vendere | vendor, vending |
vener- | respectful | Latin | venus | veneration, venereal |
vent- | wind | Latin | ventus | ventilation |
ventr- | belly | Latin | venter | ventral |
ver- | true | Latin | verus | verify, verity |
verb- | word | Latin | verbum | verbal, verbatim, verbosity |
verber- | whip | Latin | verber | reverberation |
verm- | worm | Latin | vermis | vermiform |
vern- | spring | Latin | ver, vernus | vernal |
vert-, vers- | turn | Latin | vertere, versus | convert, inversion, invert, vertical |
vesic- | bladder | Latin | vesica | vesical |
vesper- | evening, western | Latin | vespera | vesperal |
vest- | clothe, garment | Latin | vestis | divest, vest |
vestig- | follow, track | Latin | vestigium | investigate |
vet- | forbid | Latin | vetare | veto |
veter- | old | Latin | vetus, veteris | inveterate, veteran |
vi- | way | Latin | via | deviate, obvious, via |
vic- | change | Latin | vicis | vice versa, vicissitude |
vicen-, vigen- | twenty | Latin | viceni | vicenary |
vicesim-, vigesim- | twentieth | Latin | vecesimus | vicesimary, vigesimal |
vid-, vis- | see | Latin | videre, visus | video, vision |
vil- | cheap | Latin | vilis | vile, vilify |
vill- | shaggy hair, velvet | Latin | villus | villiform |
vin- | wine | Latin | vinum | vinous |
vinc-, vict- | conquer | Latin | vincere, victus | invincible, victory |
vir- | man | Latin | vir | virility |
vir- | green | Latin | virere | virid, viridian |
visc- | thick | Latin | viscum | viscosity |
viscer- | organs of the body cavity | Latin | viscus, visceris | visceral |
vit- | life | Latin | vita | vital |
vitell- | yolk | Latin | vitellus | |
viti- | fault | Latin | vitium | vice, vitiate |
vitr- | glass | Latin | vitrum | vitreous |
viv- | live | Latin | vivere | revive, survive, vivid |
voc- | voice | Latin | vox, vocis | vocal, vocation, provocative |
vol- | fly | Latin | volare | volatility |
vol- | wish | Latin | velle | volition |
volv-, volut- | roll | Latin | volvere, volutus | convolution, revolve |
vom- | discharge | Latin | vomere | vomit |
vor-, vorac- | swallow | Latin | vorare, vorax | devour, voracious |
vov-, vot- | vow | Latin | vovere, votus | votive |
vulg- | common, crowd | Latin | vulgus | divulge, vulgarity, vulgate |
vulner- | wound | Latin | vulnus, vulneris | vulnerable |
vulp- | fox | Latin | vulpes, vulpis | vulpine |
[edit] X
Root | Meaning in English | Origin Language | Etymology (Root Origin) | English Examples |
---|---|---|---|---|
xanth- | yellow | Greek | (xanthos) | xanthogenic |
xen- | foreign | Greek | ξενος (xenos) | xenophobia |
xer- | dry | Greek | (xēros) | xerography |
xiph- | sword | Greek | (xiphos) | xiphoid |
xyl- | wood | Greek | (xulon) | xylophone |
[edit] Z
Root | Meaning In English | Origin Language | Etymology (Root Origin) | English Examples |
---|---|---|---|---|
-zo- | animal, living being | Greek | (zōion) | protozoa, zoo, zoology |
zon- | belt, girdle | Greek | ζωνη (zōnē) | zone |
zyg- | yoke | Greek | ζυγον (zugon) | heterozygous, zygote |
zym- | ferment | Greek | ζυμη (zumē) | enzyme, lysozyme |
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