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Greek Roots
Common Greek word roots with their meanings and example words.
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- anthropoRootHuman: anthropology, philanthropy
- astroRootStar: astronomy, astronaut
- autoRootSelf: autograph, automatic
- bioRootLife: biology, biography
- chronoRootTime: chronology, synchronize
- cosmoRootWorld or universe: cosmos, cosmopolitan
- cratRootRule: democrat, aristocrat
- cyclRootCircle: bicycle, cyclone
- demoRootPeople: democracy, demographic
- dermRootSkin: dermatology, epidermis
- dynaRootPower: dynamic, dynamite
- geoRootEarth: geography, geology
- gramRootWritten: telegram, diagram
- graphRootWrite or draw: autograph, photograph
- hydroRootWater: hydrant, dehydrate
- hyperRootOver, beyond: hyperactive
- hypoRootUnder: hypothermia, hypodermic
- logRootWord or study: dialogue, biology
- logoRootWord: logo, monologue
- megaRootGreat, large: megaphone
- meterRootMeasure: thermometer, diameter
- microRootSmall: microscope, microwave
- monoRootOne: monologue, monorail
- morphRootShape: metamorphosis, morph
- neoRootNew: neologism, neon
- nymRootName: synonym, antonym
- orthoRootStraight, correct: orthodontist
- panRootAll: panorama, pandemic
- pathRootFeeling or disease: sympathy, pathology
- philRootLove: philosophy, Philadelphia
- phobiaRootFear: claustrophobia, arachnophobia
- phonRootSound: telephone, symphony
- photoRootLight: photograph, photosynthesis
- polyRootMany: polygon, polygamy
- psychRootMind or soul: psychology
- scopeRootLook at: telescope, microscope
- synRootTogether: synonym, synthesis
- teleRootFar: telephone, television
- thermRootHeat: thermometer, thermal
- topoRootPlace: topography
- zooRootAnimal: zoology, zoo
- technoRootSkill or art: technology, technique
- archRootChief or rule: monarchy, architect
- bibliRootBook: bibliography, Bible
- cardiRootHeart: cardiac, cardiology
- decRootTen: decade, decagon
- genRootBirth or kind: genesis, genetics
- glossaRootTongue or language: glossary
- hemoRootBlood: hemoglobin
- kineRootMovement: kinetic, kinesiology
- lithRootStone: monolith, lithograph
- maniaRootMadness or craze: maniac, kleptomania
- onymRootName: pseudonym, anonymous
- podRootFoot: tripod, podiatrist
- pyroRootFire: pyromaniac, pyre
- pseudoRootFalse: pseudonym
- thesisRootA placing: hypothesis, synthesis
- tropoRootTurn: tropical, heliotrope
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