ARoot Meaning in English Origin language Latin Latin Latin Latin Etymology (root origin) ab "away" acere acidus acutus, past participle of acuere "to sharpen", from acus "needle" acer, acris (kros) "high", "extreme" ad "to", "toward" adeps, adipis "fat" (aer) "air" aisthtikos "of sense perception" from (aisthanesth ai) "to perceive" ager, agris "field, country" (agros) "field" albus amor "love" from amre "to love" ambi "on both sides" amicus amphi "on both sides" amplus Greek - /- "not" from Greek prefix - ana- "again", "against" andros anemos anima "breath" annus "year" anti "against" ante "before", "against" English examples abnormal, abrasion, absent, abstain, abstract, aversion acupuncture acidosis acupuncture, acute,acutifoliate acrid, acrimony acrobatics, acromegaly,acronym , acrophobia, accept, adapt, affect,approxima te, ascend adipose aeronautics, aerosol aesthetics, anaesthetic agriculture, peregrine agronomy albedo, albino, albumen amateur, amorous ambidexterity, ambivalent amicable, inimical amphibian, amphibolic amplification anhydrous, atypical anabaptist, anaphylaxis,anion, a node androgen, android anemometer animal, animation anniversary, annual, biannual,m illennium antagonist, antibiotic,antipodes antebellum, antediluvian,

ab-, a-, abs- away acacidacuacr(i)acr(o)sharp or pointed sour or acid sharp

sharp, pungent, bitter Latin height, summit, tip Greek

ad-, a-, ac-, af-,ag-, al-, a movement to or Latin p-, ar-,as-, a toward; in addition to tadipfat Latin aer-, aero- air, atmosphere Greek aesthetfeeling, sensation Greek

agri-, -egri- field Latin agrofield Greek albdull white Latin am-, amat-, love, loved Latin amorambiboth, on both sides Latin amic-, -imic- friend Latin around, about, both, amphion both sides of, both Greek kinds amplample Latin an-, anot, without Greek again, against, back, ana-, anGreek up andromale, masculine Greek anemowind Greek animabreath Latin ann-, -enn- year, yearly ant-, antiLatin

against, opposed to, Greek preventive ante-, anti- before, in front of, Latin

Root

Meaning in English prior to

Origin language

Etymology (root origin)

English examples anticipate, antiquarian

anth-, antho flower Greek anthropo- human Greek away from, separate, apoGreek at the farthest point aquarararche-, archiarchaeo-, ar cheowater plow, till be dry ruler ancient 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 silver excellence joint Latin Latin Latin Greek Greek

anthos "flower" anthropos "man" apo "from, away, un-, quite" aqua rre rre "be dry or parched" arche "rule" (in compounds:-, -) arkhaios "ancient" fromarkh "beginning"

anther, anthology anthropology,anthropomorphic apocrine, apogee, apostasy aquamarine, aquarium,aqueduct, aquifer arable arid archangel, archetype archaeology or archeology, archaic

arct(o)-

Greek

arktos "bear"

Arctic Ocean

argentarist(o)arthr(o)-

Latin Greek Greek Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin Latin Greek

astr-, astro- star, star-shaped athlaud(i)aug-, auctaurauriaut- , autoaviaxiaxio[edit]B Root bacMeaning in English rod-shaped prize hearing, listening, sound grow, increase relating to gold, or gold-colored relating to the ear self; directed from within bird axis merit

argentum argent, Argentina , arete, aristos aristocracy arthron arthritis, arthropod asterisk, astrology,astronomy, di astron "star" saster athlos "contest, feat" athlete, pentathlon audire "to hear" augre, auctus "to increase" aurum "gold" auris "ear" (autos) "self", "same" avis axis (axios) "worth" auditorium, auditory augmentation aureate, aureole auricle[disambiguation needed ] automobile, autonomy aviary, aviation axisymmetry axiology

Origin Etymology (root origin) English examples language Latin from baculum "rod" bacilla, bacteria

Root barobasibathy-, b athobe-, beatbell(i)benbibibbibl-

Meaning in English weight, pressure at the bottom deep, depth bless war good, well two drink book

Origin Etymology (root origin) English examples language Greek (baros) barograph, barometer, baroreceptor from , I walk, march, Greek basic, basis "step" Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek (baths, baths) beare, beatus bellum, belli bene (adverb) bis, "twice"; bini, "in twos" bibere, bibitus (biblon) "book" batholith, bathyscaphe

beatification antebellum, bellicose, belligerent benefit, benignity binary, binoculars, bigamy, biscotti imbibe bible, bibliography biography, biology, biologist, bi(o)life Greek (bos) "life" biosphere blenn(o)- slime Greek (blennos) blennophobia, blennosperma germ, embryo, bud, (blastain), "I blastula, fibroblast, osteoblast, blastGreek cell with nucleus put forth shoots" sideroblast bon(i)good Latin bonus bonify, bonitary Greek / Latin Greek (borras) bornorth borealis (boreas) "the north wind" , botanplant Greek botany (botan, botanon) bovcow, ox Latin bos, bovis bovine brachi(o)- arm Greek (brakhn) brachial artery, brachiosaurus brachy- short Greek (brakhs, brakhs) brachydactyly bradyslow Greek (brads, brads) bradycardia branchi- gill Greek branchiopod, nudibranch (brgkhion, brnkhion) brev(i)- brief, short (time) Latin brevis, breviare abbreviation, brevity briznod, slumber Greek (briz) , bromoats Greek Bromus ramosus (brmos, brme) "oats" (brmos) "stench, bromstench Greek bromide clangor" (brgkhos, bronch- windpipe Greek bronchitis, bronchus, bronchiole brnkhos) brontthunder Greek (bront) Brontosaurus bucccheek, mouth, cavity Latin bucca buccal, buccinator muscle bulbbulbous Latin bulbus bulbous, bulbule bullbubble, flask Latin bulla, "bubble" ebullient, ebullism burspouch, purse Latin bursa bursa, bursar, bursary, disburse

[edit]C Root Meaning in Origin Etymology (root origin) English language bad Greek (kakos) Latin Latin cadere, casus caedere, caesus English examples cacophony accident, cadence, case caesura, incisor

cac(o)cad-, -cid-, fall cascaed-, cid-, caes-, cut -ciscalccalli-

stone beautiful

calorheat calypcover camervault campfield can(i)dog can-, -cin-, sing cantglowing, candiridescent cap-, -cip-, capt-, hold, take ceptcapit-, head cipitcaprgoat capsbox, case carbocoal carcerjail cancer carcin(disease) relating to the cardi(o)heart cardinhinge carnflesh carp(o)carp-

from Latin calx "lime", and from Latin and Greek (khalix) "pebble" Greek "limestone" from Greek Greek kallos "beauty" Latin calor "heat" Greek (kaluptein) Latin camera Latin campus "field", "level ground" Latin canis Latin Latin Latin Latin canere candere "to be white or glisten" capere, captus "take or hold" (note the vowel change froma to i in compounds) caput, capitis "head"

calcite, calcium, calculus calligraphy calorie apocalypse bicameral, camera champion, campaign canine, Canis Major cantata, canto, cantor candela, candid, candle, incandescent capture, captive, conception, recipient capital, decapitation, precipitation Capricorn, caprine capsule carbon incarceration carcinogenic, carcinoma cardiograph, cardiology cardinal carnal, carnival, carnivore carpology carpal, carpal tunnel syndrome catabolic, catalyst, catastrophe, catatonia,cathode, cation

Latin caper, capri Latin capsa Latin carbo, carbonis Latin carcer, carcerare Latin from Latin from Greek Greek (karkinos) "crab" Greek Latin Latin kardia "heart" cardo, cardinis caro, carnis from Greek (karpos) "fruit" from Greek (karpos) "wrist" from Greek (kat) "down", (kathodos) "descent" or "way down"

relating to fruit Greek relating to the Greek wrist Greek

cata-, cat- down

Meaning in English catenchain catharpure caudtail caus-, cause or cusmotive cavhollow ced-, cess- go celerquick cen(o)new cen(o)empty censcenthundred centenhundred each centesim- hundredth Root centrcephaloceramceratcerncervicceterchirochelonochlorochoreochordchromchronchrysocilicinecinercing-, cinc center head clay horn sift relating to the neck, relating to the cervix other of the hand or hands relating to a turtle green relating to dance cord color time gold eyelash motion ash gird

Origin Etymology (root origin) language Latin catena Greek (katharos) Latin cauda Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Greek Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Greek Greek Greek causa cavus "hollow" cedere, cessus celer, celerare (kainos) (kenos) censere "to estimate" centum centeni centesimus (kntron) "needle", "spur" kephale (keramos) , (keras, keratos) "horn" cernere cervix, cervicis "neck" ceterus kheir "hand" khelone "tortoise"

English examples catenary, concatenation catharsis caudal causitive cave, cavity, excavation procession, recede, secede acceleration, celerity Cenozoic cenotaph census cent, centennial, centurion centenary centesimal, centesimation eccentric cephalic, cephalopod, encephalogram ceramic keratin discern, secern cervix, cervical et cetera chiroptera, chiropractic, chiral chelonia chlorine, chlorophyll, chloroplast choreography chordata chromosome, chromium chronic, chronometer, chronology chrysolite cilia cinema incineration succinct

from Greek khlros "green" from Greek khoreia Greek "dancing in unison" from khoros "chorus" Latin and chorda "rope" Greek from (chord) Greek chrma "color" Greek chronos Greek khrusos "gold" Latin cilium Greek (kineo) Latin cinis, cineris Latin cingere, cinctus

Root tcirccircumcirrcirrcivcladclarclastclaud-, clud-,clau s-, -clusclavcl(e)istcleithrclementclincochlcoelcogncolcollcollcolorcon-, co-, col-,com-, corcondicon(o)contracoprocoraccordcorncoroncorporcorticcosm(o)cosmet(o)cost-

Meaning in English circle around orange curl, tentacle citizen branch clear broken close key closed bar, key mild bed, lean, recline shell hollow know strain hill neck color

Origin language Latin Latin Greek Latin Latin Greek Latin Greek Latin Greek Greek Greek Latin Latin Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin

Etymology (root origin) circus circum "around" (kirros) cirrus civis (klados) clarus, clarare (klastos) claudere, clausus from Greek kleis "key" from , kleiein "to close" kleistos clemens, clementis -clinare (kochlos) (koilos) cognoscere colare, colum collis collum color cum condire (konos) contra (kopros) , (korax, korakos) cor, cordis cornu corona, coronare corpus, corporis cortex, corticis (kosmos) - (kosmet-) costa

English examples circus circumference, circumcise cirrhosis cirrus civility clade clarity, declaration iconoclast, osteoclast clause, exclusion, include conclave, clavicle

clemency, inclement declination, inclined cochlea spongocoel, coelom, blastocoel cognitive, cognizant, recognize colander collar coloration, coloratura, tricolor coagulate, collide, compress, connect, contain, corrode condiment conic, conical, conoid contradict ("say against"), contrast coprolite, coprophagia, coprophilia coracoid accord, cordial cornea, cornucopia, unicorn corona, coronation corporation, corpse, corpuscle corticosteriod cosmonaut cosmetics, cosmetology costal

with, together Latin season cone against dung raven heart horn crown body bark universe rib Latin Greek Latin Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Greek Latin

Root cotyl-cracy, -crat cranicrasscrecredcrepcribr-

Meaning in English cup government, rule, authority skull thick make believe, trust boot, shoe

Origin Etymology (root origin) language Greek (kotul) Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin Greek Greek Latin Latin Greek Latin Latin Greek Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek (kratos) (kranion) crassus creare, creatus credere, creditus , (krpis, krpidos) cribrum, cribrare (krikos) (crisis) crispus crista (krossos) crux, crucis crus, cruris (kruptos) , (kteis, ktenos) (kubos) cubare culina culpa cuneus currere, cursus curvus cuspis, cuspidis cutis (kuanos) (kuklos) (kulindros) , (kun, kunos) (kustis) (kutos)

English examples cotyledon democracy cranium crassitude creation, creature credentials, credibility, creditor, incredible

sieve ring cris-, crit- judge crispcurled cristcrest cross(o)- fringe, tassel cruc(i)cross crur(i)leg, shank crypthidden cten(o)- comb cubcube cublie culinkitchen culpblame, fault cunewedge curr-, curs run curvbent cuspidlance, point cut(i)skin cyanblue cycl(o)circular cylindroll cyn(o)dog cystcapsule cyt(o)cell [edit]D Root dactyldamn-, demn-

cribble, cribrate crisis, critic crispate cristate crucial, crucifix, crucify, excruciating crural cryptic, cryptography ctenophore cubic, cuboid incubation, succuba culinary culpable, exculpate cuneiform concurrent, current, cursive, recursion curvature bicuspid cuticle cyanide bicycle, cycle, cyclone cylinder cynosure cystic cytoplasm, cnidocyte

Meaning In English finger, toe, digit

Origin Etymology (root origin) English examples language Greek (daktulos) dactylology, pterodactyl damnre condemn, damnation

to inflict loss upon Latin

Root de-

debdeca-, dec-, d ten eka-,dekdecimdeltdem-, demodendendr-, dend rodensdentdermdeuterdexterdextrodidiadictdigitdinodipldoc-, doctdodecdogmat-, dox domdormdorsdudubduc-, ductdulcdurdydynamdys-

Meaning In Origin Etymology (root origin) English examples English language from, away from, delete[disambiguation needed Latin d removing, down ], demented owe Latin debere, debitus debit Greek Latin Greek Greek Latin deka, ten decimus, tenth; from decem, ten (delta) (dmos) deni (dendron): akin to , drys, "tree" densus dens, dentis (derma) (deuteros) dexter -, right (dia) dicere, dictus digitus (deinos) (diplos) docere, doctus (dodeka) domus dormire dorsum duo dubius dux, ducis dulcis durus (duo) (dunam) durable, duration, duress, endure, obdurate dyad dynamism, dynasty, dynamite dysentery, dysplasia, dystrophy decagram, decahedron decimal, decimate deltoid demagogue, democracy denarius, denary dendrite condense, density dental, dentifrice, dentures dermis, epidermis, hypodermic Deuteronomy, deuterostome dexterity dextrose dicot, diode, dipole dialysis, diameter contradict, dictation, dictionary, edict, predict digital dinosaur diploid, diplosis docile, doctor dodecasyllabic dogmatic, orthodox dome dormant, dormitory dorsal dual dubious abduction, conductor, introduction, production, reduction, deduction

tenth part people ten each

resembling a tree Greek thick tooth skin second right right two apart, through say, speak finger terrible, fearfully great double; twofold teach twelve opinion, tenet house sleep back two doubtful lead sweet hard two power badly, ill Latin Latin Greek Greek Latin Greek Greek Greek Latin Latin Greek Greek Latin Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Greek Greek

[edit]E Root ececoectoed-, esegoego-, egem-, emptemeemulOrigin language out Greek house Greek outside Greek eat Latin self, I (first person) Latin, Greek goat Greek buy Latin vomit Greek striving to equal, Latin rivaling in Greek inside Greek narrow Greek nine Greek sword Latin Greek Greek Greek Latin Latin Greek Latin Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Latin Greek Latin Latin Meaning in English Etymology (root origin) (ek) (oikos) (ektos) edere, esus ego, (aix) emere, emptus (emetos) aemulus, aemulare (en) (endon) (engys) (ennea) ensis / (epi) (epistm) aequus equus (ergon) errare (eruthros) (es) (thos) (hethmos); (hethein) (ethnos) (etumos) (eu) (eurus) ex externus extremus English examples eccentric ecology, economics, ecumenism ectoderm edible egocentric egophony exemption, redeem emetic emulator emphasis endocrine ennead, enneagon Eocene epicenter, epoch epistemic equal, equivalence Equestrian ergonomics aberration, errant erythrocyte esoteric ethology ethmoid ethnic, ethnarch etymology euphoria, euthanasia Europe exclude, extrude, extend exothermic exterior extremity, extremophile

en-, emendoengyenneaenseo-, eos-, eos dawn, east oepi-, epupon knowledge or epistemscience equ-, -iqu- even, level equhorse ergwork errstray erythr(o)red esowithin etho-, eth-, et custom, habit hiethmethnsieve

people, race, tribe, nation etym(o)true euwell, good eurwide ex-, e-, effrom, out exooutside exter-, extra- outer extremoutermost, utmost

[edit]F Root f-, fatfabfac-, -fic-, fact, fectfalcfall-, -fell-, falsfallacfamilifantfascfatufederfelfelicfellfeminfemorfend-, fensfenestrferferocferrfetficfid-, fisfilfilifinfind-, fissfirmfistulflflaccflavflect-, flexflig-, flictflorflu-, fluxMeaning in English say, speak bean make sickle deceive false a close attendant to show bundle foolish, useless treaty, agreement, contract, league, pact cat happy, merry suck women, female thigh strike window carry fierce iron stink fig faith, trust thread son end split fix, settle hollow, tube blow flabby yellow bend strike flower flow Origin language Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Etymology (root origin) fari, fatus faba facere, factus falx, falcis fallere, falsus fallax, fallacis famulus fascis fatuus foedus, foederis feles, felis felix, felicis fellare femina femur, femoris fendere, -fensus fenestra ferre ferox, ferocis ferrum fetere ficus fides, fidere, fisus filum filius finis findere, fissus firmus, firmare flare, flatus flaccus, flaccere flavus flectere, flexus fligere, flictus flos, floris fluere, fluxus English examples fate, infant, preface faba bean defect, factory, manufacture falciform falsity, infallibility fallacy familiarity fantasy fasciculation fatuous, infatuation confederation, federal Felinae, feline felicity fellation femininity femoral defend, offense defenestration reference, transfer ferocity ferrous fetid, fetor Ficus confidence, fidelity filament affiliation finish[disambiguation needed ], final fission, fissures confirmation, firmament fistula flatulence, inflation flaccid flavonoid flexor, inflection conflict, inflict floral, florid effluent, fluency, influx

Root focfod-, fossfoenfolifontforformfornicfortfovefrang-, -fring-, fra ct-, fragfrater-, fratrfric-, frictfrigfrontfruct-, frugfug-, fugitfumfundfund-, fusfung-, functfur-, furtfurcfusc[edit]G Root galactgastrgegelgen(o)ger-, gestgerminglabrglacigladi-

Meaning in English hearth dig hay leaf spring bore shape vault strong shallow round depression break brother rub cold forehead fruit flee smoke bottom pour do steal fork dark

Origin language Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin

Etymology (root origin) focus fodere, fossus fenuculum folium fons, fontis forare, foratus forma fornix, fornicis fortis fovea frangere, fractus frater fricare, frictus frigere frons, frontis frux, fructis fugere fumus fundus, fundare fundere, fusus fungi, functus fur, furare furca fuscus

English examples focal fossil defoliant perforation conformity, deformity, formation fornication fortification fovea fracture, fragment, frangible, infringe fraternity dentifrice, friction frigid, frigorific confront, frontal fructose centrifuge, fugitive, refuge fume, fumigation fundamentalism, profundity effusion, profusion function, fungibility furtive bifurcation obfuscation

Meaning in English milk stomach earth icy cold race, kind bear, carry sprout hairless ice sword

Origin language Greek Greek Greek Latin Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin

Etymology (root origin) , (gala, galaktos) (gaster) (g), - (ge-) gelum (genos) gerere, gestus germen, germinis glaber glacies gladius galactic

English examples

gastric, gastroenterology geography, geology, geometry gelid genocide digest, gestation germination glabrous glacier gladiator

Root gliaglobgloriglutingrad-, -gred-, gressgramgrangrandgraphgratgravgregguberngustguttgutturgymngyn[edit]H Root

Meaning in English glue sphere glory glue

Origin language Greek Latin Latin Latin

Etymology (root origin) (glia) globus gloria gluten, glutinis gradus, gradere, gressus (gramma) granum grandis (graph) gratus gravis grex, gregis gubernare gustus gutta guttur (gymnos)

English examples glial global, globule glorify agglutination grade, regress grammar, grammatic granary, granite, granola, granule grandiloquous, grandiosity grapheme, graphic, graphology gratitude, ingrate aggravation, grave, gravity egregious, gregarious, segregation gubernatorial disgust, gusto gutta, guttifer, guttiform guttural gymnasium, gymnastics, gymnosperm gynecology

walk, step, go Latin writing grain grand draw, write thank, please heavy flock govern, pilot taste drop throat nude woman Greek Latin Latin Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Greek

Meaning in Origin English language Latin Greek Greek Latin Greek Latin Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin

Etymology (root origin) habere, habitus (haima) , (hals, halos) halare, halatus habit, prohibition

English examples

hab-, -hib-, habit-, have hibithaem(o)-, h blood em(o)hal(o)salt

haemophilia, hemoglobin halogen anhelation, inhale

hal-, -hel- breathe simple, hapl(o)single haur-, haus draw theli(o)sun hemihalf henone hendeceleven heptseven her-, hes- cling herbgrass heredheir

(haplous) haploid, haplotype haurire, haustus (hlios) (hmisus) (hen) (hendeka) (hepta) haerere, haesus herba heres, heredis exhaustion heliocentric, heliotrope, helium hemicycle, hemisphere henad, hyphen hendecagon heptagon, heptathlon, heptode adhesive, coherent herbal, herbicide heredity

Root herpheter(o)heurhexhibernhiemhipp(o)hirsuthispidhistrihod(o)hol(o)hom(o)home(o)hominhomalhonorhorhor(o)hormhort(i)hospithosthumhyalhydr(o)hygrhyohyp(o)hyperhypn(o)hyster[edit]I Root ichthy(o)icos-

Meaning in Origin English language creep different, other find six wintry winter horse hairy bristly actor way whole same like human even, flat esteem boundary hour that which excites garden host enemy ground glass water wet U-shaped under above, over sleep later Greek Greek Greek Greek Latin Latin Greek Latin Latin Latin Greek Greek Greek Greek Latin Greek Latin Greek Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek

Etymology (root English examples origin) , herpes, herpetology (herp,herpein) (heteros) (heurisk ) (hex) hibernus hiems (hippos) hirtus, hirsutus hispidus histrio, histrionis (hodos) (holos) (homos) (homoios) homo, hominis (homalos) honos, honoris (horos) (hra) (horm) hortus, horti hospes, hospitis hostis humus, humare (hualos) heterodoxy heuristic hexagon, hexahedron, hexode hibernation hiemal hippodrome hirsute hispidity, hispidulous histrionic cathode, herpolhode, hodometer holistic homophone, homosexual homeostasis hominid anomalous honorable, honorarium aphorism, horizon horoscope hormone

horticulture hospital, hospitality hostile exhumation, inhume hyaline, hyaloid hydraulics, hydrology, hydrolysis, hydrophily, (hudr) hydrophobia, hydroponic, hydrous (hugros) hygrometer (huoeids) hyoid (hupo) hypothermia (huper) hyperbole, hypertonic (hupnos) hypnosis (husteros) hysteresis

Meaning in English fish twenty

Origin language Greek Greek

Etymology (root origin) (ichthus) (eikosi)

English examples ichthyology icosagon, icosahedron

Meaning in English id(o)shape ide(o)idea; thought idi(o)personal ignfire in- (1), im- in, on in- (2), il-, im not, un-, ir(negation) infrabelow, under insulisland interamong, between intrawithin irasc-, irat- be angry is-, isoequal, the same iteragain Root itiner[edit]J route, way

Origin language Greek Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin Latin

Etymology (root origin) (eidos) (idea) (idios) ignis in ininfra insula inter (preposition) intra irasci (isos) iterum, iterare iter, itineris march, journey

English examples idol , ideogram, ideology idiom, idiosyncrasy, idiot igneous, ignition incur, intend, invite illicit, impossible, inimical, irrational infrastructure insular, insulation intercollegiate, intermission, intersection intramural irascible, irate isometric, isomorphic, isotropic iteration itinerary

Meaning in Origin Etymology (root origin) English language jaclie Latin jacre "to be thrown" jac- (originally IAC), iacio, iacere, ieci, iectus "to cast, throw Latin jectthrow" (and cognates thereof) janudoor Latin janua jocjoke Latin jocus jugyoke Latin jugare, jugum jung-, junctjoin Latin jungere, junctus junioryounger Latin junior jus-, jur-, law, justice Latin ius, iuris; iudex, iudicis judic- (originally IVS) juv-, juthelp Latin juvare, jutus juvenyoung, youth Latin juvenis Root juxta[edit]K Root kil(o)kinekleptkudoMeaning in English thousand movement, motion steal glory Origin language Greek Greek Greek Greek Etymology (root origin) (chilioi) (kineo) (klepts) (kudos) beside, near Latin juxta

English examples adjacent eject, interject, ejaculate, trajectory janitor jocularity conjugal, subjugate conjunction, juncture juniority justice, jury, judge adjutant juvenile, rejuvenate juxtaposition[disambigua tion needed ]

English examples kilobyte, kilogram, kilometer telekinesis, kinetic energy, kinesthetic kleptomania kudos

[edit]L Meaning in English lab-, laps- slide, slip labilip labortoil lacertear lacrimcry, tears lactmilk laminlayer, slice lampshine lapidstone larglarge larvghost, mask lat(i)broad, wide laterside laud-, laus praise lavwash laxnot tense led-, les- hurt leglaw leiosmooth lenigentle leonlion lepflake, scale lepsgrasp, seize leuc(o)-, le white uk(o)Root levliberlibrliglinlingulift, light free book bind line language, tongue Origin language Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin Latin Greek Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin Greek Latin Etymology (root origin) labi, lapsus labia, labiae labor lacer lacrima "tear" lac, lactis, lactare lamina lampas "torch" lapis, lapidis largus larva latus latus, lateris laudere lavare laxus, laxare laedere, laesus lex, legis, legare leios lenis, lenire leo, leonis "lion" lepis lepsis leukos levis "light" (in weight), levare liber, liberare liber, libri ligare, ligatus linea lingua linquere, lictus lipos littera lithos locus English examples elapse, relapse bilabial, labial collaboration, elaboration laceration lacrimal, lacrimous lactate, lactation, lactose laminate, lamination lamp lapidary enlargement larva, larvae, larval latitude bilateral laud lavatory laxative, relaxation lesion legal, legislative leiomyoma leniency Leo, leonine, Leopold Lepidoptera epilepsy leucocyte elevator, levitation liberation library ligament, ligature linearity, line bilingual, linguistic relict, relinquish lipolysis alliteration, illiterate, literacy, literal, obliterate lithosphere, megalith, monolith, Neolithic Era local, location

linqu-, lict leave lip(o)fat literletter lith(o)stone locplace

Root loglongloqu-, loc utluclud-, lusluminlunlysis [edit]M Root macromagnmajmalmammmanmanmandmania manumarmater-, m atrmaximmedi-, midimegmeimelanmeliormellmemormeningmen(o)mentmermerc-

Meaning in Origin Etymology (root origin) English examples English language thought, word, Greek logos "word" logic, monologue, morphological speech long Latin longus elongate, longitude speak bright, light play light moon dissolving Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek loqui lux, lucis light ludere, lusus lumen, luminis luna , lysis allocution, eloquence Lucifer (bearer of light) allude, illusion illumination, luminous lunar, lunatic analysis, cytolysis, hydrolysis

Meaning In English long great, large greater bad, wretched, breast flow stay hand mental illness hand sea mother greatest middle great, large less black, dark better honey remember membrane moon mind part reward, wages, hire

Origin Language Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Greek Greek Latin Greek Latin

Etymology (Root Origin) (makros) magnus major, majus malus mamma manare manre, mansus mandre, mandatus (man) manus mare, maris mater, matris maximus medius, mediare (megas) (mein) (melas) melior mel, mellis memor (meninx) (men) mens, mentis (meros) merx, mercis

English Examples macron magnanimous, magnificent majesty, majority, majuscule malfeasance, malicious, malignancy, malodorous mammal, mammary gland emanationism, immanant immanence, permanent, remanence mandate, remand kleptomania, maniac manual, manuscript marine, maritime matriarch, matrix maximum median, medieval megaphone meiosis Melanesia, melanoma amelioration mellifluous memorial meningitis menopause, menstruation demented, mentality polymer mercantile, merchant

Root

Meaning In English

Origin Language Latin Greek Greek Greek Latin Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin Greek Latin Greek Latin Latin Greek Latin Latin Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek

Etymology (Root Origin) mergere (mesos) (metron) (meta) mica (mikros) migrare miles, militis mille milleni (mimos) minere minor, minus miror, mirari, miratus sum (misos) miscere, mixtus (mitos) mittere, missus (mnm) mola, molere, molitus mollis (monos) monile mons, montis (morph) mors, mortis movere, motus mulgere multus murus, muri mus, muris musca, muscae mutare (mus)

English Examples emerge, immersion mesolithic, mesozoic metric, thermometer metaphor, metaphysics micelle microphone, microscope emigrant, migrate military, militia millennium, million millenary mime, mimic prominent minority, minuscule admire, miracle, mirror misandry, misogyny miscellaneous, mixture mitochondrion intermittent, missionary, transmission mnemonic molar emollient, mollify monism, monolith, monotone Moniliformida Montana anthropomorphism, morpheme, morphology immortal, mortality, mortuary mobile, momentum, motor, move emulsion multiple, multiplex, multitude immured, mural mouse Muscicapidae, Muscidae mutation musophobia

merg-, me dip, plunge rsmesmiddle meter-, me measure trabove, among, metabeyond micgrain micr(o)- small migrwander militsoldier millthousand millenthousand each mimrepeat minjut minless, smaller wonder, miramazement mishate misce-, mi mix xtmitthread mitt-, miss send mnememory molgrind mollsoft mon(o)- one monilstring of beads montmountain morphmortmov-, mot mulg-, mu lsmult(i)murmusmuscmutmyform, shape death move, motion milk many, much wall thief fly change mouse

Root myrimyth(o)myxmyz[edit]N Root narnarcnarrnasnasc-, natnautnavne(o)necr(o)nect(o)nect-, nexnegnemanemornephrnesneurnictnigrnihilnoctnodnom-

Meaning In English countless, ten thousand story slime suck

Origin Language Greek Greek Greek Greek

Etymology (Root Origin) (murios) (muthos) (muxa) myriad

English Examples

mythic, mythology Myxini

Meaning in English nostril numb tell nose born ship ship new dead swimming join, tie say no hair grove, woods kidney island nerve

Origin language Latin Greek Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin Greek Greek Greek Latin Latin Greek Latin Greek Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin

Etymology (root origin) naris (nark) narrare nasus nascere, natus (naus) navis (neos) (nekros) (nektos) nectere, nexus negare (nma) nemus, nemoris (nephros) (nsos) (neurn) nictari niger nihilum nox, noctis nodus (nomos) , (nomas, nomados) nomen, nominis non nonus nonageni nonagesimus notare

English examples narcosis, narcotic narrative nasal nascent, native astronaut naval neologism necrophobia nectopod connection negative nematode nemoral nephritis Polynesia neurology, neurosurgeon nictation denigrate annihilation nocturnal, noctambulist node, nodule autonomous, taxonomy nomadic nomination none nonary nonagenary nonagesimal notaphily

wink black nothing night knot arrangement, law those who let pasture nomadherds nominname nonnot nonninth nonagen- ninety each nonagesim- ninetieth notletter, note, paper nothspurious

Root notonovnovnovennovendecnox-, nocnunubnucnuchnudnull(i)numernuncinuptinutri[edit]O Root ob-, o-, oc-, of -, og-, op-,osoctoctoctavoctogenoctogesimoctonoculodododontodoroecooedoenoesophogdo-oid ole-

Meaning in English back, south nine new nine each nineteen harmful nod nut back of neck naked none number announce nourish

Origin language Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin

Etymology (root origin) (notos) novem novus noveni novendecim noxa nuere nubes, nubis nux, nucis nucha nudus nullus numerus nuntius nutrire

English examples novennial innovation, nova novenary noxious innuendo nubile nucleus nuchal cord denude, nudity nullify numeral pronunciation nuptial nutrient

Meaning in Origin English language against eight eight eighth eighty each eightieth eight each eye path, way hate tooth fragrant house swollen wine gullet eighth like oil Latin Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin Greek Latin Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Latin

Etymology (root origin) ob (okt) oct octvus octogeni octogesimus octoni oculus, oculare (hodos) odium , (odous,odontos) odor (oikos) (oidma) (oinos) (oiso phagos) (ogdoos) - (-oeids) oleum

English examples obstinate, obstreperous, occur, offend, omit, oppose, ostentatious octagon, octahedron, octode octangular, octennial, octovir octaval octogenary octogesimal octonary ocular, oculus anode, diode, odometer, pentode, tetrode, triode odious odontology odorous ecology oedema oenology oesophagus ogdoad organoid, mucoid oleosity

Root olecranoligoliv-oma omasomentominommomniomoomphaloneronomont-onym ooopacoperoperculophiophthalmopisthopoteroptoptoptimororborchordinorganori-, ortornornith(o)-

Meaning in English skull of elbow few olive cancer paunch fat skin creepy eye all shoulder navel burden name existing name egg shady work little cover snake eye behind either eye choose best mouth circle testicle order organ, instrument, tool eastern decorate bird

Origin language Latin from Greek Greek Latin Greek Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin Latin Greek Latin Greek Greek Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin Greek Latin Latin Greek

Etymology (root origin) (lekranon) (oligos) oliva - omasum omentum omen, ominis (omma) omnis (omphalos) onus, oneris (onoma) (ontos) (onuma) (oion) opacus opus, operis operculum (ophis) (ophthalmos) (opisthen) (hopoteros) (optos) optare optimus os, oris orbis (orchis) rd, ordinis (organon)

English examples olecranon oligarchy olivaceous, olivary, olivette omasum ominous ommatidium omnipotence, omnivore omphalectomy onerous onomatopoeia ontogeny, ontology antonym, pseudonym, synonym oocyte opacity opera ophiophagy ophthalmology opisthosoma, opsimath

optical adopt, optional optimum oral, orator orbit orchid ordinal, ordinary organism

oriri, ortus orient rnre adorn, ornament, ornate (ornis, orni ornithology thos)

Root orth(o)oscilloss(i)osteoostiostracotovovioxy[edit]P Root pacpachpaedpaginpalpalae-, palepalinpallpallipalmpalustr(i)pan-, pampand-, panspar(a)parietpart(i)parthen(o)parvpasc-, pastpasspasserpatpathpati-, pass-

Meaning in English straight swing bone bone entrance shell ear egg sheep sharp, pointed

Origin language Greek Latin Latin Greek Latin Greek Greek Latin Latin Greek

Etymology (root origin) (orthos) oscillum os, ossis (ostoun) ostium (ostrakon) , (ous, tos) ovum ovis (oxus)

English examples orthodontist, orthodoxy, orthosis oscillation ossification osteoporosis ostiole ostracism otology oval, ovary, ovule ovine oxygen, oxymoron

Meaning in English peace thick child page stake ancient, old back be pale mantle palm in marshes all spread beside, near wall part maiden little feed pace, step sparrow be open feel, hurt suffer, feel, endure, permit

Origin language Latin Greek Greek Latin Latin Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin Greek Latin Latin Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin

Etymology (root origin) pax, pacis (pachus) , (pais, paidos) pagina palus (palaios) (palin) pallere pallium palma paluster , (pas, pantos) pandere, pansus (para) paries, parietis pars, partis (parthenos) parvus pascere, pastus passus passer patere (pathos) pati, passus

English examples pacifism pachydermata, Pachypodium paediatric pagination impalement, pale paleontology palindrome pallid, pallor pallium palmate palustral pandemic expand, expansion parallel, parameter parietal bipartite, partition parthenogenesis parvovirus pasture, repast passeriform, passerine patent pathetic, pathology passive, patience

Root patrpatr(i)paucpavpeccpectpectorpecunpedpedpejorpell-, pulspenpend-, penspenn-, pinnpentpentecostpeptperperanperipersicpessimpetpetrphae(o)phagphalangphalarpharmacphaneropherphil-, -phile phlegphloephobphon(o)-

Meaning in English father father few sin fixed chest money child foot worse drive almost hang feather five fiftieth to digest

Origin language Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin Latin Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Greek Greek

Etymology (root origin) , (patr, patria) pater, patris paucus pavire peccare (pktos) pectus, pectoris pecunia , (pais, paidos) pes, pedis pejor pellere, pulsus paene pendere penna (pente) (pentkostos) , (pessein, peptos) per (peran) (peri) (persikos) pessimus petere (petra) (phaios) (phagein) , (phalanx,phalangos) (phalros)[1] (pharmakon) (phaneros) (pher) (phile, philia) (phleg) (phloios) (phobos) (phn)

English examples patriarch patrilocal paucal, paucity pavement impeccable pectic, pectin pectoral pecuniary pedagogy pedal, quadruped pejorative propellent, propulsor, repellent peninsula, penultimate, penumbra suspend pennate, pinnate pentagon, pentode, pentagrid pentecostalism peptic, peptide perfection, persistence perimeter, periscope pessimal appetite, competition petroglyph phaeomelanin sarcophagus phalanges phalarope pharmacy phanerozoic pheromone philosophy, hydrophile phlegm, phlegmatics phlobaphene, phloem hydrophobia homophone, microphone, phonograph

thoroughly, through Latin across, beyond Greek around Greek peach Greek worst Latin strive towards Latin rock Greek dark Greek eat Greek close formation of Greek troops, finger bones having a patch of Greek white drug, medicine Greek visible Greek bear, carry Greek love, friendship Greek heat Greek tree bark Greek fear Greek sound Greek

Root phorphos-, photphragmphrenphryn(o)phylphyllphysaphysphytpicpilpin(o)pinping-, pictpingupirpiscpisplacplacplac-, -plicplagiplanplang-, planctplasplatyplaud-, -plod-, plaus-, -plosple-, pletplebplecplect-, plexplenplesiplethpleurplicplinthplor-

Meaning in English carry, bear light fence diaphragm, mind toad, toad-like tribe leaf bladder nature plant pitch hair drink pine paint fat pear fish pea plate, tablet calm please oblique flat mould flat, broad clap fill people interwoven plait full near full side fold brick

Origin Etymology (root origin) language Greek (phoros) Greek , (phs, phtos) Greek (phragma) , Greek (phrn, phrenos) Greek (phrun) Greek (phulon) Greek (phullon) , Greek (phusa, phouska) Greek (phusis) Greek (phuton) Latin pix, picis Latin pilus Greek (pinein) Latin pinus Latin pingere, pictus Latin pinguis Latin pirus Latin piscis Greek (pisos) Greek , (plax, plakos) Latin placare, placatus Latin placre, placitus Greek (plagios) Latin planus Latin plangere, planctus Greek (plath) Greek (platus) Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin Latin Greek Greek Greek Latin Greek Latin plaudere, plausus plere plebs, plebis (plek) plectere, plexus plenus (plsios) (plthos) (pleura) plicare, plicatus (plinthos) plorare

English examples metaphor phosphor, photograph diaphragm schizophrenia Phrynobatrachus phylogenetics, phylum chlorophyll, phyllotaxis

physics neophyte, phytoplankton depilatory, epilator pinocytosis pineal gland depiction, picture Pinguicula piriformis muscle Pisces, piscivore

placate placebo, placid plagioclase explanation, planar, plane plangent plasma, plastic platypus applaud, applause, explosion, implode complement, suppletion plebian, plebs plectics, symplectomorphism perplex plenary plethora duplication, replicate implore

Root pluplumplumbplurplurimplusplutopluvipneupodpogon(o)poiepolpole-, polipolempoli(o)pollicpollinpolypon-, positponderpontpopulporporcporphyrportportpostpotpotamprasinpratpravpreprecpredprehend-, pren d-, prehensprem-, -prim-, press-

Meaning in English rain feather lead more most more wealth rain air, lung foot beard make pole city war grey thumb many put weight bridge people passage pig purple gate carry after, behind drink river leek-green meadow crooked before pray grasp press

Origin language Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Latin Latin Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin

Etymology (root origin) pluere pluma plumbum pluris plurimus plus (ploutos) pluvia (pneuma) , (pous, podos) , (pgn, pgnos) (poie) (polos) (polis) (polemos) (polios) pollex, pollicis pollen, pollinis (polus) ponere, positus pondus, ponderis pons, pontis populus, populare (poros) porcus (porphura) porta portare, portatus post potus, potare (potamos) (prasinos) pratum pravus prae prex, precis, precri praeda, praedari prehendere, prehensus premere, pressus

English examples plumage, plumate plural

plutocracy pluvial pneumatic podiatry, tripod pogonotrophy poiesis dipole, polar metropolis, politics polemic

pollination polygon component, position, postpone preponderance pontoon population pore porcine, pork porphyrin portal export, transportation posterior, postscript potable Mesopotamia, hippopotamus prasinous depravity previous deprecation predator comprehend pressure

Root presbypreterpretiprimpriorpriv(i)proproprobproctpropripros(o)prot(o)proximprunpsammapseud(o)psil(o)psych(o)psychr(o)pterptoptyalptychpubipublicpudepugnpulchrpulmonpulverpung-, punctpunipuppurpurgpurpurputpyg(o)pylpyr(o)-

Meaning in English old past price first former separate before, in front of for, forward try anus forward first nearest plum sand false bare mind cold wing, fern fall saliva fold, layer sexually mature

fight beautiful lung dust prick punish doll pure cleanse purple prune, reckon rump gate heat, fire

Origin language Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin Latin Greek Latin Greek Greek Latin Latin Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Greek Greek

Etymology (root origin) (presbus) praeter pretium, pretiare primus prior privus, privare, privatus (pro) pro probus, probare (prktos) proprius (pros) (prtos) proximus, proximare prunus (psammos) (pseuds) (psilos) (psuch) (psuchros) (pteron) (ptss) (ptyon) , (ptuch) pubes publicus pudere pugna, pugnare pulcher, pulchri pulmo, pulmonis pulvis, pulveris pungere, punctus punire, punitus pupa purus purgare purpura putre (pug) , (puln) , (pur, puros)

English examples Presbyterianism preterite, pretermission primary, primeval, primitive priority deprivation, privilege propulsion probation proctology appropriate, propriety protoplasm approximate, proximity prune pseudonym epsilon psycho helicopter ptosis triptych pubescent, pubic publication impudent pugnacious, repugnant pulchritude pulmonary pulverize puncture, pungent punitive pupa, puppet impurity, purify expurgate, purgatory, purge compute, putative pygostyle, callipygian pylon pyrolysis

[edit]Q Root quadrquadragenquadragesimquartquasiquaternquati-, quassquer-, -quir-, quesit-, quisitquiquinquindecimquindenquinquequintquot[edit]R Root rad-, rasradiradicramranrancMeaning in English scrape, shave beam, spoke root branch frog rancidness, grudge, bitterness turnip seam Origin language Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Etymology (root origin) radere, rasus radius, radiare rdix, rdcis rmus rana rancere rapum (rhaph) rarus raucus reregere, rectus remus renes repere, reptus rete retro (rhabdos) English examples abrade, abrasion, erasure radiance, radiation eradicate, radical ramification, ramose Rana rancid, rancor rapeseed rarity raucous recede, redact dirigible, erect, erection, rectum bireme, trireme renal reptile reticle, retina retrograde, retrospective, retrovirus rhabdoid, rhabdom Meaning In English four forty each fortieth fourth as if four each shake search, seek rest five each fifteenth fifteen each five fifth how many, how great Origin Language Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Etymology (Root Origin) quattuor quadrageni quadragesimus quartus quasi quaterni quatere quaerere quies quini quindecimus quindeni quinque quintus English Examples quadrangle, quadrillion quadragenary quadragesimal quartary, quartile quasar quaternary, quaternion Inquisition, query quiet, requiem quinary quindecimal quindenary quinquennium quintary, quintile quota, quotient

rapraphrarraucharsh, hoarse re-, redagain, back reg-, -rig-, re straight ctremoar renkidney rep-, rept- crawl, creep retnet retrobackward, behind rhabdrod

Root rhach-, rach rhagrherhigrhinrhizrhod(o)rhombrhynchrid-, risroborrod-, rosrogrostrrotruber-, rubr rugruminrump-, ruptrur[edit]S Root

Meaning in English spine tear, rent flow chill nose, snout root rose spinning top snout laugh oak, strength gnaw ask beak, prow wheel red wrinkle throat break country

Origin language Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin

Etymology (root origin) , (rhachis) (rhein) (rhigos) , (rhis, rhinos) (rhiza) (rhodon) (rhombos) ridere, risus robur, roboris rodere, rosus rogare rostrum rota, rotare ruber ruga, rugare rumen, ruminis rumpere, ruptus rus, ruris

English examples rhachiodont rhagades rheostat rhigosaurus rhinoplasty rhizome rhododendron rhombus Rhynchobatus derision, ridicule corroboration corrode, erosion, rodent derogatory, interrogation rostral, rostriform, rostrum rotation rubric, ruby corrugation rumination eruption, rupture, interrupt rural

Meaning in English sugar sacred wise arrow salt jump willow save healthy holy blood taste, wise soap flesh lizard, reptile

saccharsacr-, secrsagacsagittsalsali-, -sili-, saltsalicsalvsansancsanguinsapi-, -sipisaponsarc(o)saur-

Origin language Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Greek

Etymology (root origin) (sakcharon) sacer, sacrare sagax, sagacis sagitta sal, salis, salere salire, saltus salix, salicis salvus, salvare sanus sancire, sanctus sanguis, sanguinis sapere sapo, saponis , (sarx, sarkos) (sauros)

English examples saccharin consecrate, sacrament sagacity sagittal plane, Sagittaria salinity resilient, salient, saltus salicin salvation insane, sanity sanctify, sanctuary consanguinity, sanguine insipience, sapient saponification sarcophagus dinosaur

Root saxscabscalscalen-

Meaning in English rock scratch ladder, stairs uneven

Origin Etymology (root origin) language Latin saxum Latin scabere Latin scala Greek Latin Greek Greek Greek Greek Latin Latin Greek Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Greek Latin Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin (skalnos) scandere , , (skelos) (schma) , (schisma) scire scindere (sklros) (skolios)

English examples scabies scalar, scale scalene muscles, scalene triangle ascend, transcendent scaphoid bone

scand-, -scend-, s climb cans-, -scensanything hollow, scaphbowl, ship scelleg, thigh schemplan schissplit sciknow scind-, scisssplit sclerhard scolicrooked look at, examine, scop-, sceptview, observe scrib-, scriptwrite sculpcarve scutshield scyphcup se-, sedapart sebtallow sec-, sect-, seg- cut sedsettle, calm sed-, -sid-, sesssedecsegetseiselensellsemasemiseminsensensenti-, sensseptseptsit sixteen in cornfields shake moon saddle, seat sign half seed old man six each feel fence, partition, enclosure seven

isosceles schematic schism prescient, science rescind, scissors scleroderma, sclerosis scoliosis horoscope, kaleidoscope,stet , (skopos) hoscope scribere, scriptus inscribe, scripture sculpere, sculptus sculpture scutum scute (chouphta) Scyphozoa se secede, sedition sebum sebaceous, sebum secare secant, section, segment sedare, sedatus sedative reside, sediment, session, sedere, sessus supersede sedecim sedecimal segetum , (seismos) seismograph (seln) Selene, selenium sella sella turcica (sma) semantics, semaphore semis semifinal semen, seminis insemination senex, senis senator, senility seni senary sentire, sensus consensus, sentient saeptum septem transept septennial

Root septenseptimseptuagenseptuagesimseptuagintsequ-, secutser-, satserserserpserrservsesquisetseversex-, sesexagensexagesimsextsibilsiccsidersignsilsilv(i)simisimilsimulsingulsinistrsinusinussiph(o)sistsit(o)socisolsolsol-

Meaning in English seven each seventh seventy each seventieth seventy follow cultivate body fluid late crawl, creep saw, saw-toothed save, protect, serve one and a half bristle, hair stern, strict, serious six sixty each sixtieth sixth hiss dry star sign quiet or still forest ape, monkey likeness, trust, group imitating, feigning one each left (to draw) a line hollow, bay tube cause to stand food, grain, wheat group sun comfort, soothe alone, only

Origin language Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin

Etymology (root origin) septeni septimus septuageni septuagesimus septuaginta sequere, secutus serere, satus serum serus serpere, serptus serra, serrare servare sesqui saeta severus sex sexageni sexagesimus sextus sibilus, sibilare siccus sidus, sideris signum silere silva simia similis simulare singulus sinister, sinistri sinuare sinus (siphn) sistere (sitos) socius, sociare sol, solis solari solus

English examples septenary septimal, septime septuagenary septuagesima, septuagesimal Septuagint consecutive, sequence sative serous serein, serotine serpent serration conservation sesquicentennial seta, setose severity semester, sexangle, sexennium sexagenary sexagesimal sextant sibilance desiccation sidereal design, designate, signal silence silviculture simian assimilate, similarity simulation singular sinistral insinuate siphon consist, persistence sitology associate, social solar consolation desolate, sole, solo, solipsism

Root

Meaning in English

solenpipe, channel solv-, solutloosen, set free somabody somnsleep somnidream sonsound sophwise sorb-, sorptsuck sorddirt sororsister spatispace spec-, -spic-, spec look tspectwatch, look at speculobserve sperhope spermseed sphen(o)wedge spherball sphinctclosing spicspike spinthorn spirbreathe a surety, guarantee; spond-, spons- give assurance, promise solemnly spondylvertebra spu-, sputspew, spit squalscaly, dirty, filthy squamscale squarrosspreading at tips ststagnstalactstalagmstannstatu-, -stitusteastegstand pool of standing water

Origin language Greek Latin Greek Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Greek Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin

Etymology (root origin) (sln) solvere, solutus (sma) somnus somnium sonus (sophos) sorbere sordes, sordere soror spatium specere spectare speculari spes, sperare (sperma) (sphn) (sphaira) spica spina spirare spondere, sponsus

English examples solenoid dissolve, solution somatic insomnia resonance sophist absorb, absorption sordid sorority spatial conspicuous, inspection, specimen spectator speculation desperation, esperance angiosperm sphere, spheroid sphincter spicule spine respiration

Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Greek Latin Latin Greek Greek

spuere squalere squama stare, status stagnare (stalaktits) (stalagmos) stannum statuere , (stear, steatos)

sputum squalid, squalor

stable, station, status, statistic, statue stagnant stalactite stalagmite stannous institution, statute stearic acid steganography

tin stand fat, tallow covering

Root stellstensterestern-, stratsternstichstigstillstimulstingu-, stinctstochstomstreptstrigstrigosstring-, strictstrophstru-, structstudstupstylsu-, sutsuisuad-, suassuavsub-, su-, sussubtersucrsudsulcsum-, sumptsupersupinsuprasurdsurgsyn-, sy-, syl-, sy msyring-

Meaning in English star narrow solid spread, strew breastbone line, row drip goad, rouse, excite apart aim mouth twisted compress having stiff bristles upright, stiff turning structure , building dedication wonder column, pillar sew self urge sweet below under sugar sweat furrow take above, over lying back above, over deaf rise with pipe

Origin language Latin Greek Greek Latin Greek Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Greek Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Greek

Etymology (root origin) stella (stenos) (stereos) sternere, stratus (sternon) (stichos) (stigma) stilla, stillare stimulus stinguere (stoma) (streptos) strix, strigis stringere, strictus (stroph) struere, structus studere stupere (stulos) suere, sutus sui suadere, suasus suavis sub subter sudare sulcus sumere, sumptus super supinus supra surdus surgere (sun) , (syrinx,syringos)

English examples constellation, stellar stenography stratify sternum stigma distillation stimulate distinction, distinguish stochastic stomatoplasty strigogyps stringent apostrophe construction, construe student stupor stylus suture suicide persuasion suave submerge subterfuge sucrose sudoriferous sulcus assumption, consume supersede supination supranationalism absurdity resurgent symbol, symmetry, synonym,system syringe

[edit]T Root Meaning in English be silent swift ribbon ankle Origin language Latin Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Greek Latin Greek Greek Latin Greek Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin Greek Greek Greek Greek Etymology (root origin) tacere, tacitus (tachus) (tainia) talus tangere, tactus tapete, tapetis tardus (tarsos, a flat basket) (tauros) taurus (taxis) (techn) tegere, tectus (tle) (telos) (temn) tempus, temporis tenere, tentus tendere, tensus tenuis tepere terere, tritus teres, teretis tergere, tersus terminus terni terra tertius testis (tetra-) texere, textus (thalamos) (thalassa) (thanatos) (tithemi) English examples reticent, tacit tachometer

tac-, -tictachtaeniataltang-, -ting-, tact touch -, tagtapetcarpet tardslow tarstaurtaurtaxtechnteg-, tectteleteleotemntemporten-, -tin-, tenttend-, tenstenutepter-, tritteretterg-, tersterminternterrtertitesttetrtex-, textthalamthalassthantheankle

contact, tactile, tangent retard, tardigrade, tardy tarsal Minotaur Taurus taxonomy technology integument, protection telegram, telephone, telescope teleology contemporary, temporal, temporary continent, detention, tenacious, tenor extend, extension attenuate, tenuous tepid, tepor attrition, contrite, detritus, trite subterete, teretial detergent, terse determine, terminal, termination ternary, ternion subterranean, terrace, terracotta, terrain tertian, tertiary testament, testimony tetrahedron, tetrode texture, textile Panthalassa euthanasia theme, thesis

bull bull arrangement, order art, skill cover far, end complete cut time hold stretch, strain slender, thin be warm rub rounded wipe boundary, limit, end three each dry land third witness four weave chamber, bed sea death put

Root -theca thel(o)the(o)-, thustheorithermtherothymothyreotimting-, tincttomtontop-

Meaning in English case god heat, warm beast, animal mood large shield be afraid moisten cut stretch place

Origin language Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek Latin Latin Greek

Greek Greek Latin from torncut Greek torpenumb Latin torqu-, torttwist Latin totall, whole Latin tox(o)arrow, bow Greek trabbeam Latin trachyrough Greek trag(o)goat Greek trah-, tractdraw, pull Latin trans-, tra-, tran- across Latin trapezfour-sided, table Greek traumwound Greek trecentthree hundred Latin tredecthirteen Latin treiskaidektremtrematrithirteen tremble hole three Greek Latin Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Greek Latin

trithree tricenthirty each tricesim-, trigesi thirtieth mtrichtrinhair three each

Etymology (root origin) (thka) (theos) (thermos) , timere tingere, tinctus (tome), (tomos) (tonos) (topos) tornare < (tornos) torpere torquere, tortus totus (toxon) trabs, trabis (trachus) (tragos) trahere, tractus trans (trapeza) (trauma) trecenti tredecim (treiskai deka) tremere (trma) , (treis, tria) trs triceni tricesimus , (thrix, trichos) trini

English examples Bibliotheca theology, enthusiasm theorem, theory thermometer, endotherm theropod dysthymia thyroid timid tincture ectomy, atom, tome tone, isotonic topic, topography

torpor extortion, torque, torture total trabeculae trachea tragus subtrahend, tractor tradition, transcend, transportation trapezoid trapezius trauma, traumatic trecentennial tredecimal triskaidekaphobia tremor trematode triad, trigon, tripod, triode triangle, trivia, triumvirate tricenary trigesimal trichopathophobia, peritrichous trinity

Root trittrochtroptrophtrud-, trustusstympantyp[edit]U Root uberuliguloultimultraumbilicumbrun-, uniuncunciundundecimundenunguiungulur-, urour-, urourburgursut-, usuvuxor[edit]V Root vacvad-, vasvag-

Meaning in English third wheel turning feed, grow thrust cough drum stamp, model

Origin language Greek Greek Greek Greek Latin Latin Greek Greek

Etymology (root origin) (tritos) (trochos) (tropos) , (tropho s) trudere, trusus tussis, tussire (tumpanon) (tupos)

English examples tritagonist trochlea tropic pogonotrophy, trophic, dystrophy extrusion, intrude pertussis tympani archetype, phenotype, typography

Meaning in English fruitful in marshes wooly farthest beyond navel shade, shadow one hooked ounce, twelfth wave eleventh eleven each claw, nail claw, hoof tail urine city work bear use grape wife

Origin language Latin Latin Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Greek Greek Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin

Etymology (root origin) English examples uber, uberare exuberant

ultimus ultra umbilicus umbra unus, unius uncus uncia unda undecimus undeni unguis ungula (oura) (ouron) urbs, urbis urgere ursus uti, usus uva uxor

ultimate ultrasonic umbilical penumbra, umbrella unary, union uncinate uncial abundant, undulate undecimal undenary ungulate uroid, uroborus urology urban urgent Ursa Major, ursine usual, utility uvea uxoricide

Meaning in English empty go wander

Origin language Latin Latin Latin

Etymology (root origin) vacare vadere vagus, vagare

English examples vacancy, vacation, vacuum evade, pervasive vagabond, vague

Root vanvapveh-, vectvelvell-, vulsvelocvenvenven-, ventvendvenerventventrververbverbervermvernvert-, versvesicvespervestvestigvetvetervivicvicen-, vigenvicesim-, vigesi mvid-, visvilvillvinvinc-, victvirvirviscviscervit-

Meaning in English empty, vain, idle lack (of) carry veil pull quick vein hunt come sell respectful wind belly true word whip worm spring turn bladder evening, western clothe, garment follow, track forbid old way change twenty twentieth see cheap shaggy hair, velvet wine conquer man green thick organs of the body cavity life

Origin language Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin

Etymology (root origin) vanus vapor vehere, vectus velum vellere, vulsus velox, velocis vena venari venire vendere venus ventus venter verus verbum verber vermis ver, vernus vertere, versus vesica vespera vestis vestigium vetare vetus, veteris via vicis viceni vicesimus videre, visus vilis villus vinum vincere, victus vir virere viscum viscus, visceris vita

English examples vanity evaporation, vapid, vaporize vehicle, vector revelation, velate convulsion velocity venosity venison advent, convention vendor, vending veneration, venereal ventilation ventral verify, verity verbal, verbatim, verbosity reverberation vermiform vernal convert, inversion, invert, vertical vesical vesperal divest, vest investigate veto inveterate, veteran deviate, obvious, via vice versa, vicissitude vicenary vicesimary, vicesimation, vigesimal video, vision vile, vilify villiform vinous invincible, victory virility virid, viridian viscosity eviscerate, visceral vital

Root vitellvitivitrvivvocvolvolvolv-, volutvomvor-, voracvov-, votvulgvulnervulp[edit]X Root xanthxenxerxiphxyl-

Meaning in English yolk fault glass live voice fly wish roll discharge swallow vow common, crowd wound fox

Origin language Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin

Etymology (root origin) vitellus vitium vitrum vivere vox, vocis volare velle volvere, volutus vomere vorare, vorax vovere, votus vulgus vulnus, vulneris vulpes, vulpis

English examples vice, vitiate vitreous revive, survive, vivid provocative, vocal, vocation volatility volition convolution, revolve vomit devour, voracious votive divulge, vulgarity, vulgate vulnerable vulpine

Meaning in English yellow foreign dry sword wood

Origin language Greek Greek Greek Greek Greek

Etymology (root origin) (xanthos) (xenos) (xros) (xiphos) (xulon)

English examples xanthogenic xenophobia xerography, xerophyte xiphoid xylophone, xylem

[edit]Z Root zozonzygMeaning in English animal, living being belt, girdle yoke Origin language Greek Greek Greek Greek Etymology (root origin) English examples (zion) protozoa, zoo, zoology (zn) zone (zugon) heterozygous, zygote enzyme, lysozyme (zum)

zym- ferment