Greek and Latin Word Parts Set 3 Greek

Greek and Latin Word Parts Set #3 – Greek Roots English I – 2010 -2011

Wait a sec’… What ARE word stems, exactly? ! Root: the part of the word that contains the basic or anchor meaning of the word Prefix: a word element that comes before the root. It changes the meaning of the word or creates a new word. Suffix: a word element that comes after the root. It changes the meaning of the word and often the way it is used (i. e. , can turn a noun into a verb, a verb into a noun, etc. ).

SET #3 – GREEK ROOTS l l l Mim Mono Morph Neur, Nerv Path l l l Philo, Phil Phon Poly Scope Tom, Tomy

Mim To Copy, Imitate Sample Words: l Mimic (to imitate) l Mime (one who imitates life in a ridiculous manner) l Mimeograph (an older version of a copy machine)

Mono One Sample Words: l Monologue (a speech delivered by one person) l Monogamy (remaining faithful to one person) l Monolingual (only able to speak one language)

Morph Form Sample Words: • Anthropomorphic (having or resembling human form) • Metamorphosis (a change in form) • Morphology (study of the form and structure of animals and plants)

Neur, Nerve Sample Words: l Neurology (the study of nervous system) l Nervous (of or relating to nerves) l Neurosis (a nervous disorder marked by anxiety and the use of defense mechanisms)

Path Feeling Sample Words: l Apathy (lack of feeling/ caring) l Sympathy (inclination to think or feel alike) l Empathy (the capacity for experiencing as one’s own the feelings of another)

Philo, Phil Love Sample Words: • Bibliophile (one who loves books) • Francophile (one who loves France and the French) • Philharmonic (devoted to or appreciative of [loving] music)

Phon Sound, Voice Sample Words: l Telephone (a device for transmitting sound) l Phonics (deals with word and letter sounds) l Symphony (a harmonious arrangement of sound)

Poly Many Sample Words: • Polychromatic (composed of many colors) • Polyatomic (composed of many atoms) • Polyester (a fabric made of complex [many] ester)

Scope To See Sample Words: l Kaleidoscope (an instrument allowing one to see a changing pattern or scene) l Telescope (an instrument for seeing things at a great distance) l Microscope (an instrument for seeing very small things)

Tom, Tomy Cutting, Operation of Incision Sample Words: • • • Anatomy Atom (the smallest particle to which an element can be cut while still maintaining its elemental integrity) Appendectomy (an operation of incision in which the appendix is removed)