Discovering the Greek Language Part I
Which Greek root means "water"?
- The Greek root "hydro" means "water", as seen in words like "hydrology" and "hydrogen".
Which Greek prefix means "many"?
- The Greek prefix "poly" means "many", as seen in words like "polygraph" and "polyglot".
Which Greek suffix means "study of"?
- The Greek suffix "-ology" means "study of", as seen in words like "biology" and "psychology".
Which Greek root means "fire"?
- The Greek root "therm" means "fire", as seen in words like "thermometer" and "thermos".
Which Greek prefix means "under" or "below"?
- The Greek prefix "hypo" means "under" or "below", as seen in words like "hypodermic" and "hypothermia".
Which Greek suffix means "disease" or "inflammation"?
- The Greek suffix "-itis" means "disease" or "inflammation", as seen in words like "tonsillitis" and "arthritis".
Which Greek root means "earth"?
- The Greek root "geo" means "earth", as seen in words like "geography" and "geology".
Which Greek prefix means "above" or "beyond"?
- The Greek prefix "extra" means "above" or "beyond", as seen in words like "extraterrestrial" and "extraordinary".
Which Greek suffix means "condition of"?
- The Greek suffix "-osis" means "condition of", as seen in words like "neurosis" and "psychosis".
Which Greek root means "life"?
- The Greek root "bio" means "life", as seen in words like "biology" and "biography".
