Greek Latin Roots and Affixes Unit 1 Prefix

Prefix • Inter—between, among, in the midst of • interstate—between states • intermural—between schools

Prefix • Hypo—beneath, below, under • hypodermic—below the skin • hypothesis—the underlying idea •

Root • Spec—to look, spy, see • • • spectacles—glasses; an eye-catching display spectator—the

Prefix • Sub—beneath, under • • submarine—beneath the ocean subpar—beneath the acceptable minimum subordinate—lower

Prefix • Dia—through, across • diagram—understanding through writing • diagnosis—to know through examination •

Root • Dict—to say, to speak • • dictionary—book of words dictaphone—machine for recording

Suffix • -ate—verb ending (pronounced “eight”) • • • adulterate—to pollute, to corrupt reiterate—to

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Greek & Latin Roots and Affixes Unit 1

Prefix • Inter—between, among, in the midst of • interstate—between states • intermural—between schools • intercoastal—between coasts • interface—between communicating parts • international—between nations • Intra-, Intro—within, inside • intrastate—within a single state • intramural—within one school • Intracoastal—waterway within the coasts • introspective—to look within

Prefix • Hypo—beneath, below, under • hypodermic—below the skin • hypothesis—the underlying idea • hypothermia—temperature below normal • hypnosis—below sleep, deep sleep • Hyper—above, beyond • hyperactive—really, really active • hyperbole—exaggeration, beyond what is real • hyperrealism—very realistic art technique • hyperextension—reach beyond

Root • Spec—to look, spy, see • • • spectacles—glasses; an eye-catching display spectator—the viewer of an event or display specter, spectral—a visible ghost, ghostly spectrum—the whole enchilada to be viewed speculate—to make an educated guess, to spy out • introspective—looking within oneself

Breathe It’s all good

Prefix • Sub—beneath, under • • submarine—beneath the ocean subpar—beneath the acceptable minimum subordinate—lower in importance or position submerge—to go below the sea • Super—above, over, beyond • • superfluous—beyond what is needed, extra superficial—on the surface (above the face) superscript—above the writing, like this 5 supersonic—above the speed of sound

Prefix • Dia—through, across • diagram—understanding through writing • diagnosis—to know through examination • dialogue—through words • Trans—across, beyond • transatlantic—across the Atlantic ocean • transport—to carry across, to carry over • transcend—to climb across, to go beyond

Root • Dict—to say, to speak • • dictionary—book of words dictaphone—machine for recording speech dictator—rules with words diction—word choice; pronunciation • Logo—word, idea, study • • logic—science of reason (originally spoken) logorrhea—too many words catalog—list of items arranged systematically etymology—the study of word origins

Suffix • -ate—verb ending (pronounced “eight”) • • • adulterate—to pollute, to corrupt reiterate—to repeat, to say again alienate—to turn away, to make hostile intimate—to hint at, to imply deliberate—to think over, to consider all sides • • • inchoate—unformed, incomplete obdurate—stubborn, unmovable intemperate—without restraint, given to excess intimate—of personal or private nature deliberate—done on purpose • -ate—adjective ending (pronounced “eht”)