Week 9 Greek and Latin Root Words ology

Week 9 Greek and Latin Root Words

-ology. Meaning Origin Study Greek Example Words: Geology Biology Astrology Archaeology

-onym. Meaning Origin Name Latin Example Words: Synonym/Antonym Anonymous Acronym Homonym – a word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but is different in meaning (wright, right).

-ora. Meaning Origin mouth Latin Example Words: Oracle – a person through whom god is believed to speak Orator – a public speaker Orally

-ord-, -ordin. Meaning Origin order, rank, arrange Latin Example Words: Ordinal – of or relating to a thing’s position in a series Disorder Coordinate

-para. Meaning Origin Beside, near Greek Example Words: Parallel Paradox Parody – a written or musical work in which the style of an author or work is imitated for comedic effect Parasite

-ped. Meaning Origin foot Latin Example Words: Pedestrian Pedestal Centipede Impede – to slow movement

-phil. Meaning Origin love Greek Example Words: Philanthropy – a spirit of goodwill toward all people, especially when expressed in active and generous effortless to help others Hydrophilic – having strong affinity for water Philadelphia – the City of Brotherly Love

-phob. Meaning Origin fear Greek Example Words: Claustrophobia Xenophobia – intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries Acrophobia – extreme or irrational fear of heights

-phon. Meaning Origin sound Greek Example Words: Symphony Cacophony – unpleasant loud sounds Phonetic – repeating each speech sound with a single symbol Microphone

-photo. Meaning Origin light Greek Example Words: Photosynthesis Photon – tiny particle or bundle of electromagnetic radition Photic – of or relating to light