Etymology etuhmoluhjee noun plural etymologies 1 the derivation

Etymology [et-uh-mol-uh-jee] noun, plural et·y·mol·o·gies. 1. the derivation of a word. Synonyms: word origin, word source, derivation, origin. 2. a chronological account of the birth and development of a particular word or element of a word, often delineating its spread from one language to another and its evolving changes in form and meaning. Synonyms: word history, word lore, historical development. 3. the study of historical linguistic change, especially as manifested in individual words.

A- Definition: Without, Lacking Example: Asymmetrical

Amphi- Definition: Both Example: Amphibian

Ante- Definition: Before Example: Anterior

Anti- Definition: Against, Opposite Example: Antibiotic

Archeo- Definition: Ancient, Primitive Example: Archeology

Arthr- Definition: Joint Example: Arthritis

-ase Definition: Generally indicates an enzyme Example: Amylase

Auto- Definition: Self Example: Autotroph, Automobile

Bi- or Di- Definition: Two Example: Bipolar, Diploid

Bio- Definition: Life, living Example: Biology, Biodiesel

Carn- Definition: Flesh, Meat Example: Carnivore

Cata- Definition: Breakdown Example: Catalist

Chloro- Definition: Green Example: Chloroplast

-cide Definition: To Kill Example: Insecticide, Homicide

Cyt- Definition: Cell Example: Cytology

De- Definition: Removal Example: Dehydration

Derm- Definition: Skin Example: Dermatology, Dermatitis

Eco- Definition: House Example: Ecology

Ecto- Definition: Outside of Example: Ectoderm

Endo- Definition: In, Into, Within Example: Endoplasm

Eu- Definition: Well, Good, True, Normal Example: Eukaryote

Grav- Definition: Heavy Example: Gravity, Gravitopism

Hetero- Definition: Different, Other Example: Heterozygous, Heterotroph

Homeo- Definition: Unchanging Example: Homeostasis

Homo. Definition: Greek: Same, Alike Latin: Man Example: Homozygous, Homosapian

Hydro- Definition: Water Example: Hydroponics, hydrology

Hyper- Definition: Above or Excessive Example: Hyperactive, Hypertonic, Hypertension

Hypo- Definition: Below or Insufficient Example: Hypotonic, Hypodermic

-itis Definition: Inflammation Example: Arthritis

-logy Definition: Study of Example: Biology

Macr- Definition: Large Example: Macromolecule

Micro- Definition: Small Example: Microscope

Mono- Definition: One Example: Monohybrid, Monochrome

Neo- Definition: New Example: Neonatal

Oo- Definition: Egg Example: Oogenesis

Org- Definition: Living Example: Organism

Orth. Definition: Straight Example: Orthodontist

-ose Definition: Generally indicate a carbohydrate (sugar) Example: Glucose, Lactose, Fructose

Path- Definition: Disease Example: Pathology

Photo- Definition: Light Example: Photosynthesis

Phyto-, Herb. Definition: Plant Example: Phytoplankton, Herbivore

-pod Definition: Foot Example: Podiatrist, Podestrian

Poly- or Multi. Definition: Many Example: Polymer, Multicellular

Pro- Definition: Before, Forward Example: Prokaryote

-scope Definition: Look, device for seeing Example: Microscope

-stasis Definition: Standing, Place, Staying Example: Homeostasis

-tom Definition: Cut, Slice Example: Appendectomy

-troph Definition: Nourishment, One who feeds Example: Autotroph

-vor Definition: Devour, Eat Example: Omnivore