List of Greek and Latin roots in English/A–G

The following is an alphabetical list of Greek and Latin roots, stems, and prefixes commonly used in the English language from A to G. See also the lists from H to O and from P to Z. Some of those used in medicine and medical technology are not listed here but instead in the entry for List of medical roots, suffixes and prefixes.

A

RootMeaning in EnglishOrigin languageEtymology (root origin)English examples
ab-, a-, abs-, au-[1]away from, down, offLatinababduction, aberrant, abnormal, abrasion, absent, absorb, abstain, abstemious, abstraction, aversion, avulsion
abac-[2]slabGreekἄβαξ, ἄβακος (ábax, ábakos), ἀβακίσκος (abakískos)abaciscus, abacus, abax
ac-, acm-, acr-[3]pointGreekἀκή (akḗ), ἀκίς, ἀκίδος (akís, akídos), ἀκόνη (akónē), ἄκρος (ákros), ἄκρον (ákron), ἄκραacidanthera, acme, acmeism, acmesthesia, acmic, acne, paragon
ac-[4]cureGreekἀκεῖσθαι (akeîsthai), ἀκή (akḗ), ἄκος, ἄκεος (ákos, ákeos)autacoid, panacea
academ-AkademosGreekἈκάδημος (Akádēmos)academe, academia, academic, academy
acanth-thornGreekἀκή, ἄκανθα (ákantha)Acanthaster, acanthion, acanthite, Acanthocephala, acanthocephaliasis, acanthocyte, Acanthomintha, Acanthosaura, Acanthus, Metriacanthosaurus, neuroacanthocytosis
acar-[5]miteGreekἀκαρί (akarí)acariasis, acarid, acariphagous, acaroid, acarology, acarophobia, acarus
accipitr-hawkLatinaccipiterAccipiter, accipitrine
acer-, acri-bitter, sharp, sourLatinācer, ācris, acerbus, acereacerbic, acrid, acrimonious, acrimony, exacerbate
acet-sour, vinegarLatinacētumacetabulum, acetate, acetic, acetone, acetum, triacetate
acid-acidic, sourLatinacidusacidiferous, acidity, acidosis, acidulation, acidulous
acr-height, summit, tip, topGreekἀκή (akḗ), ἄκρος (ákros) "high", "extreme", ἄκρον (ákron)acrobat, acrobatics, acrochordon, acromegalia, acromegaly, acromion, acronym, acrophobia, acropolis, acrostic, acroterion, acrotomophilia
actin-[6]beam, rayGreekἀκτίς, ἀκτῖνος (aktís, aktînos)actinic, actinism, actinium, actinocerid, actinodrome, actinoid, actinomere, actinometer, actinomorphic, actinomyces, actinophryid, actinopod, Actinopterygii, actinotherapy, actinozoa
acu-, acut-sharp, pointedLatinacutus, past participle of acuere "to sharpen", from acus "needle"acerose, acupuncture, acumen, acute, acutifoliate
ad-, a-, ac-, af-, ag-, al-, am-, an-, ap-, ar-, as-, at-[7]movement to or toward; in addition toLatinad "to", "toward"accept, accurate, adapt, addition, address, adept, adherent, adhesive, adjust, admit, admonish, advertisement, affect, agglomerate, aggregate, aggression, allege, allude, ammunition, annectent, approximate, arreption, arride, arrogant, ascend, assault, assimilate, attend, attract
aden-[8]glandGreekἀδήν, ἀδένος (adḗn, adénos)adenocarcinoma, adenoid, adenoidectomy, adenology, adenoma, adenomyosis, adenosis
adip-fatLatinadeps, adipis "fat"adipocellular, adipose
aer- (ΑΕΡ)[9]lift, raiseGreekἀείρειν (aeírein), ἀορτή (aortḗ), αἰρόμενον, ἀϝείρωaorta, aortic, endaortitis, meteor, meteorology
aer-[10]air, atmosphereGreekἀήρ, ἀέρος (aḗr, aéros) "air"aerobic, aerodynamic, aeronautics, aeroplane, aerorrhachia, aerosol, aerotitis
aesth-feeling, sensationGreekαἰσθητός (aisthētós), αἰσθητικός (aisthētikós) "of sense perception" from αἰσθάνεσθαι (aisthánesthai) "to perceive"aesthesia, aesthesis, aesthete, aesthetics, anaesthetic, synesthesia
aether-, ether-upper pure, bright airGreekαἴθειν (aíthein), αἰθήρ (aithḗr)ether, ethereal, etheric, hypaethros
aev-, ev-ageLatinaevumage, coeval, eon, eternal, longevity, medieval, primeval
ag-, -ig-, act-do, go, moveLatinagere, actusact, action, activation, activity, actor, agenda, agent, agile, agitate, ambiguous, castigate, cogent, cogitate, cogitation, deactivate, excogitate, mitigate, navigate, proactive, react, transaction
ag-[11]leadGreekἄγειν (ágein) (cognate with Latin agere), ἀγωγός (agōgós)agony, antagonist, antagonize, demagogue, pedagogue, pedagogy, strategy, synagogue
agap-[12]loveGreekἀγάπη (agápē)agape
agr-[13]fieldGreekἀγρός, ἀγροῦ (agrós, agroû)agronomist, agronomy
agri-, -egri-fieldLatinager, agris "field, country"agriculture, peregrine
ailur-[14]catGreekαἴλουρος (aílouros)Ailuroedus, ailuromancy, ailurophile, ailurophilia, ailurophobia
alac-cheerfulLatinalaceralacrity, allegro
alb-dull whiteLatinalbusalbedo, albino, albumen
alcyon-[15]kingfisherGreekἀλκυών, ἀλκυόνος (alkuṓn, alkuónos)Halcyon, halcyon
ale-[16] (ΑΛ)wheat flourGreekἀλέω, ἄλευρον (áleuron), ἀλείαταaleuromancy, aleurone, aleuronic
alg-[17]painGreekἄλγος (álgos), ἀλγεινός, ἀλγεῖν (algeîn), ἄλγησις (álgēsis)analgesic, arthralgia, neuralgia, nostalgia
ali-, alter-otherLatinaliusalias, alibi, alien, alter, alternate, altruism
all-[18]otherGreekἄλλος (állos)allegory, allogenic, allograph, allophone, parallactic, parallax
allel-[19]one anotherGreekἀλλήλων (allḗlōn)allele, allelomorph, allelotaxis, parallel, parallelism, parallelogon, parallelogram
alph-[20]A, aGreekΑ, α, ἄλφα (álpha)alphabet, alphabetic, analphabetic, panalphabetic, polyalphabetic
alphit-barleyGreekἀλφός (alphós), ἄλφιτον, ἀλφίτου (álphiton, alphítou)alphitomancy
alt-high, deepLatinaltus, altitudoaltimeter, altitude, alto, altocumulus, contralto, exalt
am-, amat-love, likingLatinamāre, amatus, amoramateur, amatory, amenity, amorous, enamoured
am-, amic-, -imic-friendLatinamicusamiable, amicable, amity, enemy, enmity, inimical
amath-sandGreekamathophobia
ambi-, am-, amb-, ambo-, an-both, on both sidesLatinambiambidexterity, ambient, ambiguous, ambit, ambition, ambivalent, amboceptor, amputation, ancipital, andante
ambly-[21]dullGreekἀμβλύς (amblús)amblygeustia, amblygonite, amblyopia, Amblypoda
ambul-walkLatinambulareambulance, ambulatory, amble, perambulate, preamble, somnambulist
amm-[22]sandGreekἄμμος (ámmos), ἄμαθος (ámathos)amathophobia, Ammophila
amn-[23]lambGreekἀμνός (amnós), ἀμνεῖος, ἀμνειός, ἀμνίον (amníon)amniocentesis, amnion, amnioscope, amniote, amniotic, anamniote
amph-, amphi-[24]both, on both sides of, both kindsGreekἀμφί (amphí) "on both sides"amphibian, amphibious, amphibole, amphibolic, amphimacer, Amphipoda, amphistyly, amphitheatre, amphoterism
ampl-ample, abundant, bountiful, largeLatinamplusample, amplify, amplitude
amygdal-[25]almondGreekἀμυγδάλη (amugdálē), ἀμύγδαλον (amúgdalon)almond, amygdala, amygdale, amygdalin, amygdaloid, amygdule
an-, a-, am-, ar-not, withoutGreekGreek ἀν-/ἀ- "not"ambrosia, anaerobic, anarchy, anemia, anesthesia, anhydrous, anonymous, apathy, aphasia, arrhythmia, atheism, atypical
ana-, am-, an-[26]again, against, back, upGreekἀνά (aná)anagram, anabaptist, anaphylaxis, anarrhexis, anion, anode
andr-[27] (ΑΝΕΡ)male, masculineGreekἀνήρ, ἀνδρός (anḗr, andrós), ἀνδρότηςAndrew, Alexander, androcentric, androcentrism, androgen, androgenous, androgyne, androgynous, androgyny, android, andrology, androphobia, androspore, diandry, misandry, monandry, philander, polyandrous, polyandry, protandry, pseudandry, synandrous
anem-[28] (ΑΝ)windGreekἄνεμος (ánemos)anemograph, anemometer, anemometric, anemone, anemophilous, anemophily, anemophobia, anemoscope, anemotropism
anim-breath, life, soul, spiritLatinanima "breath"animal, animation, anime, animism, animus, inanimate, equanimity
ann-, -enn-year, yearlyLatinannus "year"anniversary, annual, centennial, millennium, perennial
ant-, anti-[29]against, opposed to, preventiveGreekἀντί (antí) "against"antagonist, antagonize, antibiotic, antibody, antichrist, antidepressant antidote, antifreeze, antifungal, antigen, antinomies, antipathy, antipodes, antirrhinum, antiseptic, antisocial, antithesis
ante-, anti-[30]before, in front of, prior to; oldLatinante "before", "against"; see also antiquus "old"antebellum, antecedent, antedate, antediluvian, anteroom, anticipate, antiquarian, antiquate, antique, antiquity
anth-[31]flowerGreekἀνθεῖν (antheîn), ἄνθος (ánthos), ἄνθησις (ánthēsis), ἄνθημα (ánthēma), ἀνθηρός (anthērós)anther, anthesis, Anthocoridae, anthodite, anthology, anthophobia, anthophore, Anthozoa, chrysanthemum, dianthus, enanthem, enanthema, exanthem, exanthematic, hydranth, hypanthium, perianth, zoanthid
anthrac-coalGreekἄνθραξ, ἄνθρακος (ánthrax, ánthrakos)anthracite, anthracnose, anthracycline, anthrax
anthrop-humanGreekἄνθρωπος (ánthrōpos) "man"anthropology, anthroposophy, anthropomorphic, misanthrope, philanthropy
ap-, apo-[32]away from, separate, at the farthest pointGreekἀπό (apó) "from, away, un-, quite", sometimes "changed, switched"aphelion, apocrine, apocryphal, apogee, aporrhinosis, apostasy, apostate
aper-openLatinaperireaperient, apéritif, aperitive, aperture, overt, overture, pert
aphrod-AphroditeGreekἈφροδίτη (Aphrodítē), Ἀφροδίσιος (Aphrodísios), ἀφροδισιακόν (aphrodisiakón)aphrodisiac, pseudohermaphroditism
api-beeLatinapisapian, apiary, apicula, apium; Petrus Apianus
aqu-waterLatinaquaacquacotta, akvavit, aqua vitae, aquaculture, aquamarine, aquarelle, aquarium, Aquarius, aquatic, aquatile, aqueduct, aqueous, aquifer, aquiferous, aquiform, gouache, semiaquatic
ara-plow, tillLatinărārearability, arable, aration, aratory, exarate, exaration, inarable, nonarable
arachn-spiderGreekἀράχνης, ἀράχνη (arákhnē)Arachne, arachnid, arachnodactyly, arachnoid, arachnology, arachnophobia
arbit-judgeLatinarbiter (from ad "to" + baetere "to come, go")arbiter, arbitrage, arbitrary, arbitration
arcan-boxLatinarcanusarcane, arcanum
arch-, arche-, archi-rulerGreekἄρχειν (árkhein), ἄρχων (árkhōn), ἀρχή (arkhḗ) "rule" (in compounds: ἀρχε-, ἀρχι-)anarchism, anarchist, anarchy, andrarchy, antarchy, archangel, archetype, architect, archon, autarch, autarchism, autarchy, eparch, eparchy, exarch, gynarchy, monarch, monarchism, monarchist, monarchy, navarch, octarchy, oligarchy, patriarchy, plutarchy, polyarchy, synarchism, synarchy, tetrarchy, triarchy, trierarch
archae-, arche-ancientGreekἀρχαῖος (arkhaîos) "ancient" from ἀρχή (arkhḗ) "rule"Archaea, archaeoastronomy, archaeology, archaic, archaism, archegonium, archeology
arct-Relating to the North Pole or the region near it; relating to coldGreekἄρκτος (árktos) "bear", ἀρκτικός (arktikós)Antarctic, arctic, Arctic Ocean, palearctic
ard-heat, glow, passionLatinardere "to burn", arsusardent, ardor, arson
ardu-difficultLatinarduus "high, steep"arduous
aret-virtueGreekἀρετή, ἀρετῆς (aretḗ, aretês)aretaic, arete
argent-silverLatinargentumargent, Argentina
arid-be dryLatinārēre "be dry or parched"arid
arist-excellenceGreekἄριστος (áristos)aristocracy, aristocrat
arithm-count, numberGreekἀριθμός (arithmós), ἀριθμέω, ἀριθμητικός (arithmētikós)antilogarithm, arithmetic, arithmomania, logarithm, logarithmic
arm-weaponarmament, armistice, armor, armory, arms, army, disarm, rearm
arsen-[33]maleGreekἄρσην, ἄρσενος (ársēn, ársenos), ἀρσενικός (arsenikós)arsenopyrite
art-art, skillLatinars, artisartifact, artifice, artificial, artificiality, artisan
arthr-jointGreekἄρθρον (árthron)anarthria, arthritic, arthritis, arthrogryposis, arthropathy, arthroplasty, arthropod, arthroscope, arthroscopic, arthroscopy, arthrosis, dysarthria, osteoarthritis, spondyloarthropathy
arti-evenGreekἄρτιος (ártios), ἀρτιότης "evenness", ἀρτιάκιςartiodactyl, artiodactylous
asc-[34]bagGreekἀσκός (askós), ἀσκίδιον (askídion)ascidium, ascites, ascitic, ascocarp, ascoma, ascomycete, Ascomycota, ascospore, ascus
asin-assLatinasinusasinine, ass, easel
asper-roughLatinasper "rough"asperity, exasperate
aspr-[35]whiteGreekἄσπρος (áspros)diaper
aster-, astr-star, star-shapedGreekἀστήρ, ἀστέρος (astḗr, astéros), ἄστρον (ástron) "star"aster, asterisk, asteroid, astrology, astronomy, astronaut, diasterism geaster, monaster
asthen-weakGreekἀσθενής (asthenḗs)asthenopia, asthenosphere, asthenozoospermia
ather-[36]gruelGreekἀθάρη (athárē)atherogenic, atheroma, atherosclerosis
athl-prizeGreekἆθλος (âthlos) "contest, feat", ἄεθλοςathlete, athletic, decathlon, pentathlon, triathlon
-athroid-gathered or lumped togetherGreekἀθροίζειν (athroízein) "to gather together"epiathroid, hypoathroid
audac-daringLatinaudax "brave, bold, daring", from audere "to dare"audacious, audacity
aud-hearing, listening, soundLatinaudire "to hear"audible, audience, audio, audiobook, audiology, audiovisual, audit, audition, auditorium, auditory
aug-, auct-grow, increaseLatinaugēre, auctus "to increase"auction, augend, augment, augmentation, augur, augury, august, author, auxiliary, inauguration
aul-flute, tubeGreekἄημι (ἄϝημι), αὐλός (aulós), αὐλέω, αὔλησις, αὐλητής (aulētḗs)aulete, aulos, hydraulic, hydraulus
aur-relating to gold, or gold-coloredLatinaurum "gold"aureate, aureole
auri-, aus-relating to the earLatinauris "ear"aural, auricle, aurinasal, auscultate, auscultation
aut-, auto-[37]self; directed from withinGreekαὐτός (autós) "self", "same"autarchism, autarchy, autarky, authentic, autism, autistic, autobiography, autocracy, autograph, autoimmune, automatic, automaton, automobile, autonomy, autopilot
aux-[38]increaseGreekαὔξειν (aúxein), αὐξάνειν auxánein, αὔξησις (aúxēsis), αὐξητικός (auxētikós)auxanogram, auxanography, auxanology, auxanometer, auxesis, auxetic, auxin, auxochrome, auxology, auxotroph, auxotrophy
av-desireLatinavere "crave, long for"avarice, avaricious, avarous, ave, avid, avidity
avi-, au-birdLatinavisauspice, auspicious, avian, aviary, aviation, aviator
axi-[39]merit, worthGreekἄξιος (áxios) "worth", ἀξίωμα (axíōma)axiogenesis, axiology, axiom, axiomatic
axi-axisLatinaxisaxis, axisymmetry
axon-[40]axis, axleGreekἄξων, ἄξονος (áxōn, áxonos)axon, axonography, axonometric, axonotmesis

B

RootMeaning in EnglishOrigin languageEtymology (root origin)English examples
ba-[41]
(ΒΑ[42])
Greekβαίνειν (baínein), βατός (batós),
βάσις (básis), βῆμα, βήματος (bêma, bḗmatos), βάτης (bátēs), βάθρον (báthron), βατεῖν
acrobat, acrobatic, adiabatic, aerobatic, anabasis, anabatic, antiparabema, base, basic, basidiocarp, basidioma, basidiomycete, basidiospore, basidium, basion, basionym, basis, basophilic, bema, catabasis, catabatic, diabase, diabatic, diabetes, diabetic, dibasic, hyperbaton, hypobasis, katabasis, katabatic, monobasic, polybasic, stereobate, stylobate, tribasic
bac-rod-shapedLatinbaculumbaculiform, baculum, bacteria
bal-, bel-, bol-
(ΒΑΛ[43])
throwGreekβάλλειν (bállein), βολή (bolḗ), βλῆμα (blêma)ametabolic, ametabolism, amphibole, amphibolic, amphibolite, amphibolous, amphiboly, anabolic, anabolism, astrobleme, ball, ballism, ballista, ballistic, ballistospore, belomancy, belonephobia, bolide, bolometer, catabolic, catabolism, devil, diabolic, emblem, emblematic, embolic, embolism, embolismic, embolize, embolon, embolus, emboly, hemiballismus, holometabolism, hyperbola, hyperbole, hyperbolic, hyperboloid, metabolic, metabolism, metabolite, metabolize, palaver, parable, parabola, parabolic, paraboloid, parle, parley, parol, parole, problem, problematic, symbol, symbolic, symbolism, symbolist, symbolize, symbology, taurobolium, thromboembolism
bapt-
(ΒΑΦ[44])
dipGreekβάπτειν (báptein), βάμμα (bámma)abaptiston, Anabaptist, baptism, baptize
bar-[45]weight, pressureGreekβαρύς (barús), βάρος (báros)abarognosis, antibaryon, baresthesia, bariatric, baritone, barognosis, barogram, barograph, barometer, barometric, barophobia, barostat, barycentre, barycentric, baryogenesis, baryon, barysphere, baryton, barytone, hyperbaric, hypobaric, isobar, isobaric
bas-stepGreekβάσις
bath-deep, depthGreekβαθύς (bathús), βάθος (báthos)batholith, bathophobia, bathos, bathymetry, bathyscaphe, bathysphere, isobathic
be-, beat-blessLatinbeare, beatusbeatification
bell-, belli-warLatinbellum, belliantebellum, bellicose, belligerent, rebellion
ben-good, wellLatinbene (adverb)beneficence, benefit, benevolent, benign, benignant, benignity
bi-, bin-, bis-twoLatinbis, "twice"; bini, "in twos"bicycle, biennial, bifocal, bisexual, bigamy, binary, binoculars, biscotti
bib-drinkLatinbibere, bibitusbib, beer, beverage, imbibe
bibl-[46]bookGreekβίβλος (bíblos), βιβλίον (biblíon) "book"bible, biblioclasm, biblioclast, bibliogony, bibliographic, bibliography, biblioklept, bibliomancy, bibliomania, bibliophile, bibliophilia, bibliophobe, bibliophobia, bibliotaph
bio-, bi-[47]lifeGreekβιοῦν (bioûn), βίος (bíos) "life", βιωτός (biōtós), βιωτικός (biōtikós), βίωσις (bíōsis)abiogenesis, abiotic, aerobiology, anhydrobiosis, anoxybiosis, antibiotic, astrobiology, autobiography, biocentrism, biochron, biocoenosis, biogenesis, biographic, biography, biologism, biologist, biology, biome, biometric, biomorph, biomorphism, biophilia, biophysicist, biophysics, biopoiesis, biopolymer, biopsy, biorhythm, biosemiotic, biosphere, biostasis, biosynthesis, biota, biotic, biotin, biotope, biotype, biozone, chemobiosis, cryobiosis, cryptobiosis, ectosymbiosis, endosymbiont, endosymbiosis, enterobiasis, exobiology, macrobiotic, microbiology, osmobiosis, probiotic, symbiogenesis, symbiology, symbiont, symbiosis, symbiotic
blast-[48]germ, embryo, bud, cell with nucleusGreekβλαστάνειν (blastánein), "I put forth shoots", βλαστός (blastós), βλάστημα (blástēma)blastema, blastochyle, blastocoel, blastocoele, blastocyst, blastoderm, blastoma, blastula, cytotrophoblast, diploblasty, ectoblast, endoblast, entoblast, fibroblast, osteoblast, sideroblast
blenn-slimeGreekβλέννος (blénnos)blennadenitis, blennophobia, blennosperma, blennorrhagia
bol-throwGreek
bol-[49]clod, lumpGreekβῶλος (bôlos)bole, bolus, embolism
bomb-[50]boomGreekβομβεῖν, βόμβος, βόμβησιςbomb, bound
bon-goodLatinbonusbonify, bonitary
bore-northLatin from Greekborealis "northern" from Βορέας (Boréas) "the north wind"borealis
botan-plantGreekβοτάνη, βότανον (botánē, bótanon), βοτανικόςbotanic, botanist, botanology, botany
bov-, bu-cow, oxLatinbos (genitive bovis) "ox, cow"beef, boor, bovine, bucinator muscle
brachi-, brachio-armLatin from Greekbracchiumbrachiferous, brachial artery, brachiocubital
brachi-, brachio-, brachion-, brachioni-armGreekβραχίων (brakhíōn)brachialgia, brachionerysipelas, brachionigraph, brachiorrhachidian, brachiosaurus
brachy-[51]shortGreekβραχύς (brakhús)amphibrach, brachistochrone, brachycephaly, brachydactyly, brachyury, dibrach, tribrach
brady-, bradys-[52]slowGreekβραδύς (bradús), βράδος (brádos)bradycardia, bradysuria, bradytelic
branchi-gillGreekβράγχιον (bránkhion)branchiopneustic, branchiopod, nudibranch
brev-brief, short (time)Latinbrevis, breviareabbreviate, brevextensor, brevicaudate, brevity, brief
bromat-, bromato-, broma-, bromo-foodGreekβρῶμα (brôma)bromatium, bromateccrisis, bromatherapy, bromatology, bromography
brom-[53]oatsGreekβρόμος, βρόμη (brómos, brómē) "oats"brome, Bromus, Bromus ramosus
brom-stenchGreekβρῶμος (brômos) "stench, clangor"bromate, bromide, bromine, bromoderma, organobromine
bronch-[54]windpipeGreekβρόγχος (brónkhos), βρόγχια (brónkhia)bronchia, bronchiole, bronchion, bronchitis, bronchomalacia, bronchopneumonia, bronchus, tracheobronchomalacia
bront-[55]thunderGreekβροντή (brontḗ)brontology, brontophobia, Brontosaurus
brot-[56]mortalGreekβροτός (brotós)ambrosia, ambrotype
bucc-cheek, mouth, cavityLatinbuccabuccal, buccilingual, buccolingual
bulb-bulbousLatinbulbusbulbiform, bulbiparous, bulboartrial, bulborrhexis, bulbous, bulbule
bull-bubble, flaskLatinbullire, bullabullectomy, bulliferous, ebullient, ebullism
burs-pouch, purseLatinbursabursa, bursalogy, bursar, bursary, bursectomy, bursiform, disburse
butyr-[57]butterGreekβούτυρον (boúturon)butyric
byss-[58]bottomGreekβυσσός, βυσσοῦ (bussós, bussoû)abyss, abyssopelagic, hypabyssal
byss-[59]flaxGreekβύσσος (bússos)byssus

C

RootMeaning in EnglishOrigin languageEtymology (root origin)English examples
cac-, kak-[60]badGreekκακός (kakós), κάκιστος (kákistos)cachexia, cacistocracy, cacodemon, cacoepy, cacography, cacophonous, cacophony, cacorrhacitis, kakistocracy, kakistocrat
cad-, -cid-, cas-fallLatincadere, casusaccidence, accident, accidental, cadaver, cadaverine, cadaverous, cadence, cadency, cadent, cadential, cadenza, caducity, caducous, cascade, case, casual, casualty, casuistry, chance, cheat, chute, coincide, coincidence, coincident, coincidental, decadence, decadent, decay, decidua, decidual, deciduate, deciduation, deciduous, demicadence, escheat, escheatable, escheatage, escheatment, escheator, incidence, incident, incidental, nonaccidental, nondeciduous, nonincidental, parachute, postaccident, procidentia, recidivous, semelincident
caed-, -cid-, caes-, -cis-cut, killLatincaedere, caesuscaespitose, caesura, cement, cementation, cementitious, cementum, cespitose, chisel, circumcise, circumcision, concise, concision, decidability, decidable, decide, decision, decisive, deciso, excide, excise, excision, excisional, germicide, homicide, imprecise, imprecision, incise, incision, incisive, incisor, incisory, incisure, indecision, indecisive, occision, précis, precise, precision, scissors, semidecidable, succise, succision
cal-, call-beautifulGreekκαλός (kalós) "beautiful"; κάλλος (kállos) "beauty", κάλλιστος (kállistos)calisthenics, calligraphy, Callista, Callisto, calophyllous, kaleidoscope
cal-callLatincalarecalendar, claim, class, conciliate, conciliatory, council, intercalate, nomenclature
cal-heatLatincalere, calor "heat"caldarium, caldera, calefacient, calefaction, calefactive, calefactory, calenture, calescent, calid, calor, calore, caloric, calorie, calorifacient, calorific, calorigenic, calorimeter, caudle, cauldron, chafe, chafery, chalder, chaldron, chaud-froid, chauffer, chauffeur, chauffeuse, decalescence, decalescent, nonchalance, nonchalant, recalescence, scald
calc-stoneLatin and Greekfrom Latin calx (genitive calcis) "lime", from Greek χάλιξ (khálix) "pebble", "limestone"calcite, calcitrant, calcium, calculate, calculus, chalicothere, chalk, recalcitrant
calv-, calum-trick, lie, deceiveLatincalumnia "slander, trickery", from calvi "to trick, deceive"calumnious, calumny, cavil, challenge
calyp-[61]coverGreekκαλύπτειν (kalúptein), καλυπτός (kaluptós), κάλυξ, κάλυκος (kálux, kálukos)apocalypse, apocalyptic, apocalypticism, calyce, calyptra, Calyptrogyne, calyx, epicalyx, eucalypt, eucalyptus
camer-vaultLatincameraantechamber, bicameral, camaraderie, camber, camera, chamber, chamberlain, comrade, concamerate, concameration, multicamera, tricameral, unicameral
camisi-shirtLatincamisiacamisade, camisado, Camisard, camisole, chemise
camp-fieldLatincampus "field", "level ground"camp, campaign, campesino, campestral, campicolous, campimetry, campo, campsite, campus, champertous, champerty, champignon, champion, decamp, decampment, encamp, encampment
can-dogLatincaniscanaille, canary, canicular, canicule, canid, canine, Canis, Canis Major, postcanine
can-reed, rodGreekκάννα (kánna), κανών (kanṓn)cane, canister, canon, canonic
can-, -cin-, cant-, -cent-singLatincanere, cantusaccent, accentual, accentuate, accentuation, canción, canorous, cant, cantabile, cantata, cantation, cantatory, cantatrice, canticle, canticum, cantiga, cantilena, cantillate, cantillation, cantion, canto, cantor, cantus, canzona, canzone, Carmen, chanson, chansonnier, chant, chanteur, chanteuse, chanticleer, charm, concent, descant, discant, discantus, disenchant, disenchantment, disencharm, disincentive, enchant, enchantment, enchantress, incantation, incantational, incentive, plainchant, precentor, recant, recantation, succentor, vaticinate, vaticination, vaticinator
cand-, cend-glowing, iridescentLatincandere "to be white or glisten"candela, candid, candle, candor, incandescent, incendiary, incense
cap-, -cip-, capt-, -cept-hold, takeLatincapere, captus "take or hold" (vowel changes from a to i in compounds)capable, capacious, captive, caption, captivate, capture, conception, except, forceps, incipient, intercept, recipient
capit-, -cipit-headLatincaput, capitisachievable, achieve, achievement, ancipital, ancipitous, biceps, bicipital, cabotage, cad, caddie, cadet, cape, capital, capitular, capitulate, capitulation, captain, chapter, chaptrel, chattel, chef, chief, chieftain, co-captain, co-captaincy, decapitate, decapitation, occipital, occiput, precipitation, precipitous, quadriceps, recap, recapitulate, sincipital, sinciput, sous-chef, subcaptain, triceps, tricipital, unicipital, vice-captain, vice-captaincy
capn-[62]smokeGreekκαπνός (kapnós), καπνόομαιcapnogram, capnograph, capnography, capnolagnia, capnomancy, capnometer, capnometry, capnomor, capnophile, hypercapnia, hypocapnia
capr-goatLatincaper (genitive capri) "goat", also capreolus "wild goat"cab, caper, caprice, Capricorn, caprine
caps-box, caseLatincapsacapsule
carbon-coalLatincarbo, carbonisbicarbonate, carbon, carbonara, carbonate, carbonation, Carboniferous, carbuncle, radiocarbon
carcer-jailLatincarcer, carcerare, cancellichancel, chancellery, chancellor, chancery, incarcerate, incarceration, subchancel
carcin-cancer (disease)Latin from GreekLatin from Greek καρκίνος (karkínos) "crab"carcinogenic, carcinoma
cardi-[63]heartGreekκαρδιά (kardiá)cardiac, cardialgia, cardiograph, cardioid, cardiologist, cardiology, cardiomegaly, cardiomyopathy, cardioplegia, cardioplegic, cardiospasm, electrocardiogram, electrocardiography, endocardium, epicardium, hemicardia, myocardium, neurocardiology, pericardium
cardin-hingeLatincardo, cardiniscardinal, cardinality, kern
carn-fleshLatincaro, carniscarnage, carnal, carnality, carnary, carnate, carnation, carneous, carnival, carnivore, carnose, carnosity, carrion, caruncle, carunculate, charcuterie, charnel, discarnate, incarnadine, incarnate, incarnation, reincarnate, reincarnation
carp-[64]fruitGreekκαρπός (karpós)acarpous, acrocarpous, amphicarpous, angiocarpous, anisocarpic, Carpo, carpogonium, carpology, carpophagous, carpophore, carpospore, cystocarp, dipterocarp, endocarp, epicarp, exocarp, Karpos, mericarp, mesocarp, monocarpic, pericarp, polycarpic, procarp, pseudocarp
carp-[65]wristGreekκαρπός (karpós)carpal, carpal tunnel syndrome, carpus, metacarpus
cast-pure, cutLatincastrare and castus, from kes- (to cut)caste, castigate, castrate, chaste, chastity, incest
cata-, cat-down, against, backGreekκατά (katá) "down, against, back"catabolic, catacomb, catalyst, catarrhine, catastrophe, catatonia, cathode, cation
caten-chainLatincatenacatenary, concatenation
cathar-[66]pureGreekκαθαρός (katharós)catharsis, cathartic
caud-tailLatincaudacaudal, coda
caus-, -cus-cause or motiveLatincausaaccuse, because, causal, causative, cause, excuse
caust-, caut-burnGreekκαίειν (kaíein), καυστός, καυτός (kaustós, kautós), καυστικός (kaustikós), καῦσις (kaûsis), καῦμα (kaûma)calm, catacaustic, causalgia, causalgic, caustic, cauter, cauterize, cautery, diacaustic, encaustic, holocaust, hypocaust
cav-hollowLatincavuscave, cavity, excavation
ced-, cess-move, yield, go, surrenderLatincedere, cessusaccede, cede, concede, precede, procedure, proceed, procession, recede, secede, succeed, success
cel-hideLatincelare "to hide"ceiling, clandestine, conceal, occult
celer-quickLatinceler, celerareacceleration, celerity
cen-, caen-[67]newGreekκαινός (kainós)caenogastropod, caenogenesis, Cenozoic
cen-emptyGreekκενός (kenós)cenotaph, kenosis
cen-, coen-[68]commonGreekκοινός (koinós)cenobite, coenesthesia, coenocyte, epicene, epicœne, koinonos, koinophilia
cens-to assessLatincenserecensure, census
cent-hundredLatincentumcent, centennial, centurion, percent
centen-hundred eachLatincentenicentenarian, centenary
centesim-hundredthLatincentesimuscentesimal, centesimation
centr-centerGreekκεντεῖν, κέντησις, κέντρον (kéntron) "needle", "spur", κεντρικός, κεντρισμόςacentric, acrocentric, amniocentesis, anthropocentric, anthropocentrism, barycenter, biocentric, biocentrism, centaur, centauromachy, centesis, centre, centric, centrism, centrist, centroid, centromere, centromeric, centrosphere, centrosymmetric, centrosymmetry, centrum, eccentric, eccentrism, eccentrist, ecocentric, ecocentrism, ecocentrist, egocentric, egocentrism, enterocentesis, epicentre, holocentric, metacentric, monocentric, neocentromere, orthocenter, orthocentric, paracentesis, pericardiocentesis, technocentric, technocentrism, telocentric, thoracentesis, thoracocentesis
centri-centerLatincentrumcentral, center, concentrate, concentric, centrifugal, centripetal
cephal-headGreekκεφαλή (kephalḗ)acephalic, acephaly, anencephaly, autocephaly, brachiocephalic, brachycephalic, cephalic, cephalomancy, cephalometry, cephalon, cephalopagus, cephalopod, diencephalon, dolichocephalic, encephalitis, encephalogram, encephalopathy, holoprosencephaly, hydrocephalus, macrocephaly, mesaticephalic, mesencephalic, mesocephalic, metencephalon, microcephaly, myelencephalon, neencephalon, paleencephalon, prosencephalon, rhombencephalon, rhombencephalosynapsis, syncephalus, telencephalon
ceram-clayGreekκέραμος (kéramos)ceramic
cerat-hornGreekκέρας (kéras), κέρατος (kératos)keratin, triceratops
cern-, cer-siftLatincernere "to sift, separate"ascertain, certain, concern, concert, decree, discern, excrement, secern, secret
cervic-relating to the neck, relating to the cervixLatincervix, cervicis "neck"cervix, cervical
ceter-otherLatinceteruset cetera
chaet-[69]hair, bristle, or setaGreekχαίτη (khaítē) "long hair"chaetophobia, chaetophorous, Chaetomium, Chaetomorpha, Oligochaeta, Polychaeta, polychaete, spirochaete, spirochete
chir-[70]of the hand or handsGreekχείρ (kheír) "hand"chiral, chiropractic, chiroptera, chirurgy, enchiridion, Haplocheirus
chelon-relating to a turtleGreekχελώνη (khelṓnē) "tortoise"Archelon, chelonia
chlor-[71]greenGreekχλωρός (khlōrós)chloranthy, chlorine, chlorophobia, chlorophyll, chloroplast, pyrochlore
chondr-cartilageGreekχόνδρος (khóndros)hypochondriasis, osteochondritis
chore-relating to danceGreekχορεία (khoreía) "dancing in unison" from χορός (khorós) "chorus"chorea, choree, choreia, choreography, chorus, hemichorea
chord-[72]cordLatin and Greekchorda "rope" from χορδή (khordḗ)chordata, cord, hexachord, monochord, polychord, tetrachord
chres-useGreekχράω, χρῆσθαι (khrêsthai), χρηστός (khrēstós), χρήστης, χρῆσις (khrêsis), χρήσιμοςchresard, chresonym, chrestomathic, chrestomathy, heterochresonym, heterochresonymy, orthochresonym, orthochresonymy
chro-, chrom-colorGreekχρῶμα (khrôma)achromat, achromatic, achromatism, achromatopsia, achromatopsic, amphichroic, apochromat, auxochrome, chroma, chromatic, chromatid, chromatophore, chrome, chromium, chromogen, chromolithography, chromophobia, chromophore, chromosome, dichroic, dichroism, dichromatic, heliochrome, heterochromatic, heterochromatin, microchromosome, monochromatic, monochrome, photochromism, pleochroism, polychromatic, polychrome, trichroism, trichromatic, trichromic
chron-[73]timeGreekχρόνος (khrónos)anachronism, asynchronous, biochronology, chronaxie, chronic, chronicle, chronogram, chronograph, chronology, chronometer, chronometry, chronophobia, chronophotography, chronostasis, geochronology, heterochrony, hydrochronometer, isochron, protochronism, synchronic, synchronism, synchronize, synchronous, tautochrone
chrys-[74]goldGreekχρυσός (khrusós), χρύσεος "golden"chrysalis, chryselephantine, chrysolite, chrysophobia
cili-eyelashLatinciliumcilia, supercilious
ciner-ashLatincinis, cinerisincineration
cing-, cinct-girdLatincingere, cinctussuccinct
circ-circle, ringLatincirculus, circuscircle, circular, circulate, circus
circum-aroundLatincircumcircumcise, circumference, circumlocution, circumnavigate, circumscribe
cirr-[75]orangeGreekκιρρός (kirrhós)cirrhosis
cirr-curl, tentacleLatincirruscirrus
cit-call, startLatincitare, frequentative of cierecitation, cite, excite, incite, solicit, solicitous
civ-citizenLatinciviscivic, civil, civilian, civility, civilization
clad-[76]branchGreekκλάδος (kládos)clade, cladistics, cladogenesis, cladogram, heterocladic
clam-cry outLatinclamareacclaim, claim, clamor, exclamation, proclamation, reclamation
clar-clearLatinclarus, clarareclarity, clear, declaration
clast-brokenGreekκλᾶν, κλαστός (klastós), κλάσις, κλάσμαanorthoclase, antanaclasis, clastic, iconoclast, orthoclase, osteoclast, plagioclase, pyroclastic, synclastic
claud-, -clud-, claus-, -clus-close, shutLatinclaudere, claususclause, claustrophobia, conclude, exclude, exclusive, include, occlusion, occult, recluse, seclude
clav-keyGreekκλείς (kleís) "key" from κλείειν, (kleíein) "to close"clavichord, clavicle, conclave
cleist-closedGreekκλείειν, κλειστός (kleistós), κλεῖσμαcleistogamy, cleistothecium, enterocleisis, kleisma
cleithr-bar, keyGreekκλεῖϑρον (kleîϑron)Clathrus, cleithrophobia, cleithrum
cle-[77]callGreekἐκκλησίᾱ, κλῆσις, κλητός (ekklēsíā, klêsis, klētós)ecclesia, Ecclesiastes, ecclesiastic, ecclesiology, ecclesiophobia, epiclesis, paraclete
clement-mildLatinclemens, clementisclemency, inclement
clin-bedGreekκλίνη (klínē)clinic
clin-lean, reclineLatin-clinaredecline, declination, incline, inclination, recline
cochl-[78]snail, spiral shellGreekκόχλος (kókhlos)cochlea
coel-hollowGreekκοῖλος (koîlos)blastocoel, coelom, coelomate, coelomic, enterocoely, pseudocoelomate, sarcocele, schizocoelomate, schizocoely, spongocoel
col-strainLatincolare, cōlumcolander, coulee, coulis, coulisse, couloir, cullender, cullis, percolate, percolation, percolator, piña colada, portcullis
col-, cult-cultivate, till, inhabitLatincolere, cultusacculturate, acculturation, agriculture, apiculture, bicultural, colonial, colony, countercultural, counterculture, cult, cultivable, cultivate, cultivation, cultivator, cultural, culturati, culture, deculturate, deculturation, incult, inculturation, inquiline, inquilinity, inquilinous, intercultural, multicultural, postcolonial, precolonial, subcultural, subculture
coll-hillLatincolliscolliculus
coll-neckLatincollumaccolade, col, collar, decollate, decollation, décolletage, encollar
color-colorLatincolorbicolor, Colorado, coloration, coloratura, concolorous, decolor, discolor, discoloration, encolor, multicolor, quadricolor, recolor, tricolor, unicolor, versicolor
com-friendly, kindLatincōmis "courteous, kind"comity
con-, co-, col-, com-, cor-[79]with, togetherLatincumcoagulate, collide, compress, connect, connote, contain, corrode, quondam
con-[80]coneGreekκῶνος (kônos), κωνικός (kōnikós)conic, conical, conicoid, conodont, conoid, conoscope, orthocone, orthoconic, polyconic
condi-seasonLatincondirecondiment
contra-againstLatincontracontraband, contraception, contradict, contraindicate, contrast, contravene
copi-plentyLatincopiacopious, copy, cornucopia
copr-[81]dungGreekκόπρος (kópros)copremia, coprographia, coprolagnia, coprolalia, coprolite, coprolith, coprology, coprophagia, coprophagy, coprophilia, copropraxia, encopresis, encopretic
copul-bondLatincopula "that which binds"copula, copulation, couple
cor-, cord-heartLatincor, cordisaccord, accordance, accordant, accordatura, concord, concordance, concordant, concordat, corcle, cordate, cordial, cordiality, cordiform, core, courage, courageous, discord, discordance, discordant, discourage, discouragement, encourage, encouragement, misericord, nonaccordant, obcordate, record, scordatura
corac-[82]ravenGreekκόραξ, κόρακος (kórax, kórakos)coracoid
cori-hide, leatherLatincorium, coriicoriaceous, corious, corium, cuirass, cuirassier, cuirie, excoriate, excoriation
corn-hornLatincornūbicorn, bicorne, Capricorn, cornea, corneal, corneous, corner, cornicle, corniculate, corniferous, cornification, corniform, cornucopia, quadricorn, quadricornous, tricorn, tricorne, tricornigerous, tricornute, unicorn, unicornous
coron-crownLatincorona, coronarecorona, coronation, coronavirus, coroner, coronet, coroniform, Coronilla, crown, incoronate
corpor-bodyLatincorpus, corporisaccorporate, bicorporal, concorporate, concorporation, corporal, corporality, corporate, corporation, corporative, corporature, corporeal, corporeality, corporeity, corps, corpse, corpulence, corpulent, corpus, corpuscle, corpuscular, disincorporate, disincorporation, extracorporeal, incorporal, incorporality, incorporate, incorporation, incorporeal, incorporeality, incorporeity, tricorporal
cortic-barkLatincortex, corticiscortical, corticate, corticiform, corticifugal, corticipetal, decorticate, decortication, decorticator
cosm-[83]universeGreekκόσμος (kósmos)cosmic, cosmogeny, cosmogony, cosmology, cosmonaut, cosmopolitan, cosmopolite, cosmos, microcosm
cosmet-the art of dress and ornamentGreekκοσμεῖν (kosmeîn), κοσμητική (kosmētikḗ) from κόσμος (kósmos)cosmesis, cosmetics, cosmetologist, cosmetology
cost-ribLatincostaaccost, bicostate, coast, coastal, costa, costal, costate, curvicostate, entrecôte, infracostal, intercostal, intracoastal, multicostate, quadricostate, supracostal, tricostate, unicostate
cotyl-[84]cupGreekκοτύλη (kotúlē)cotyledon, dicotyledon, dicotyledonous, eudicotyledon, monocotyledon, monocotyledonous, tricotyledonous
-cracy, -cratgovernment, rule, authorityGreekκράτος (krátos), κρατία (kratía)acrasia, akrasia, akratic, anocracy, aristocracy, autocracy, autocrat, autocratic, bureaucracy, democracy, democratic, pancratium, plutocracy, technocracy, technocrat, theocracy
crani-[85]skullGreekκρανίον (kraníon)craniologist, craniometry, craniosynostosis, cranium, hemicrania, megrim, migraine
crass-thickLatincrassuscrass, crassitude, crassulaceous
crea-makeLatincreare, creatuscreation, creative, creator, creature, creole, procreation, recreation
cred-believe, trustLatincredere, creditusaccreditation, credence, credentials, credibility, credible, credit, creditor, credo, credulity, credulous, creed, discredit, incredible, incredulous, miscreant, recreant
crepid-[86]boot, shoeGreekκρηπίς, κρηπίδος (krēpís, krēpídos), κρηπίδιον, κρηπίδωμαcrepidoma
cresc-grow, riseLatincrescereaccresce, accrescence, accrescent, accrete, accretion, accrue, concrete, crescendo, crescent, crew, decrease, increase, recruit, recruitment, surcrew
cribr-sieveLatincribrum, cribrarecribble, cribellate, cribellum, cribrate, cribriform, garble
cric-[87]ringGreekκρίκος (kríkos), κρικοειδής (krikoeidḗs)cricoid, cricoidectomy, Cricosaurus, cricothyroid, cricothyrotomy, cricotomy
crisp-curledLatincrispuscrape, crepe, crêpe, crisp, crispate, crispation
crist-crestLatincristacrease, crest, cristate
crit-, crisi-[88]judge, separateGreekκρίνειν (krínein), κρίσις (krísis), κρίμα (kríma)apocrine, crisis, criterion, critic, critical, criticaster, criticise, criticism, critique, diacritic, eccrine, eccrinology, eccrisis, eccritic, endocrine, endocrinology, exocrine, heterocrine, holocrine, hypercriticism, hypocrisy, hypocrite, kritarchy, Kritosaurus, merocrine, syncrisis
cross-[89]fringe, tasselGreekκροσσός (krossós)crossopterygii
cruc-crossLatincrux, cruciscross, crucial, cruciate, crucifer, cruciferous, crucifix, crucifixion, cruciform, crucify, crucigerous, cruise, crusade, cruzeiro, discruciate, excruciate, intercross, recross
crur-leg, shankLatincrus, crurisbicrural, crural, crus, equicrural
-crywail, shriekLatincritare, from quiritarecry, decry, descry
crypt-[90]hide, hiddenGreekκρύπτειν (krúptein) "to hide", κρυπτός (kruptós)apocrypha, apocryphal, archaeocryptography, crypt, cryptanalysis, crypteia, cryptic, cryptobiosis, cryptobiotic, cryptochrome, cryptogam, cryptogenic, cryptography, cryptology, cryptomonad, cryptophyte, cryptosystem, grot, grotesque, grotto
cten-[91]combGreekκτείς, κτενός (kteís, ktenós)ctenidium, ctenoid, ctenophore
cub-[92]cubeGreekκύβος (kúbos)cubic, cuboctahedron, cuboid, hemicube, hypercube
cub-lieLatincubareincubation, succuba
culin-kitchenLatinculīnaculinarian, culinary, kiln
culp-blame, faultLatinculpaculpability, culpable, culprit, exculpate, exculpatory, inculpable, inculpate, inculpatory, mea culpa
cune-wedgeLatincuneuscoign, coigne, coin, cuneate, cuneiform, cuneus, encoignure, obcuneate, precuneus, quoin, sconcheon, scuncheon
cur-care forLatincūra, curareaccuracy, accurate, assecure, assurance, assure, curability, curable, curacy, curate, curative, curator, cure, curettage, curette, curio, curiosity, curious, ensure, inaccuracy, inaccurate, incurable, insecure, insecurity, insurability, insurable, insurance, insure, manicure, pedicure, pococurante, proctor, proctour, proctorage, proctorial, procurable, procuracy, procuration, procurator, procure, procurement, proxy, reassurance, reassure, reinsurance, reinsure, scour, scourage, secure, security, sinecural, sinecure, sure, surety
curr-, curs-run, courseLatincurrere, cursusconcur, concurrent, corridor, courier, course, currency, current, cursive, cursor, cursory, discourse, excursion, incur, occur, recur, recursion, recursive, succor
curv-bentLatincurvus "crooked, curved", from curvare "to bend"cavort, curb, curvaceous, curvate, curvation, curvature, curve, curviform, curvilinear, curvity, incurvate, incurvature, incurve, recurvate, recurve, recurvous
cuspid-lance, pointLatincuspis, cuspidisbicuspid, bicuspidate, cusp, quadricuspid, tricuspid
cut-hide, skinLatincutiscutaneous, cuticle, cuticolor, cuticular, cutin, cutis, cutisector, intracutaneous, subcutaneous
cyan-[93]blueGreekκυανός (kuanós)cyanic, cyanide, cyanogen, cyanophobia, cyanophore, cyanosis, cyanotic, isocyanic
cycl-[94]circleGreekκύκλος (kúklos), κυκλικός (kuklikós)acyclic, anticyclone, anticyclonic, bicycle, cycle, cyclic, cyclide, cycloid, cyclone, cyclops, cyclosis, cyclotomic, dicyclic, eccyclema, epicycle, epicycloid, hemicycle, hemicyclium, heterocyclic, homocyclic, hypercycle, hypocycloid, isocyclic, mesocyclone, monocyclic, polycyclic, pseudocyclosis, tetracyclic, tricycle, tricyclic, unicycle
cylind-[95]rollGreekκυλίνδειν (kulíndein), κύλινδρος (kúlindros)cylinder, cylindric, cylindroid, cylindroma, pseudocylindric
cyn-[96]dogGreekκύων, κυνός (kúōn, kunós)cynic, cynicism, cynodont, cynology, cynophagy, cynophilia, cynophobia, Cynosaurus, cynosure, eucynodont
cyst-[97]capsuleGreekκύστις (kústis)cysteine, cystic, cysticercus, cystine, cystolith, cystoma, oocyst, polycystic
cyt-[98]cellGreekκύτος (kútos)astrocyte, cnidocyte, cytapheresis, cytaster, cytokine, cytokinesis, cytokinin, cytology, cytoplasm, cytostasis, cytostatic, exocytosis, gonocyte, hypercytosis, leukocyte, leukocytosis, monocyte, monocytopoiesis, pancytopenia, phagocytosis, polycythaemia, polycythemia, syncytium

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RootMeaning in EnglishOrigin languageEtymology (root origin)English examples
da-, dida-[99] (ΔΑ)learnGreekδάωautodidact, Didache, didact, didactic, didacticism
dacry-[100]tearGreekδάκρυον, δακρύειν, δάκρυμα (dákruma)dacryoadenitis
dactyl-[101]digit, finger, toeGreekδάκτυλος (dáktulos)anisodactyly, antidactylus, arachnodactyly, artiodactyl, brachydactyly, clinodactyly, dactyl, dactylic, dactylology, dactylomancy, dactylomegaly, dactylus, dactyly, date, didactyly, ectrodactyly, heterodactylous, heterodactyly, leptodactylous, monodactyly, oligodactyly, pamprodactyly, pentadactyl, pentadactylous, pentadactyly, perissodactyl, polydactyly, pterodactyl, schizodactyly, syndactylous, syndactyly, tetradactylous, tetradactyly, tridactyly, zygodactyly
dam-[102] (ΔΑΜ)tameGreekδάμασις (dámasis), ἀδάμας (adámas) "untameable, invincible"adamant, adamantine, adamantinoma, Damian
damn-, -demn-to inflict loss uponLatindamnum, damnārecondemn, condemnation, damage, damnation, indemnify, indemnity
de-[103]bindGreekδεῖν (deîn), δετός, δέσις (detós, désis), δέμα (déma), δεσμός (desmós), δέσμα (désma)arthrodesis, asyndeton, desmid, desmitis, desmoid, desmoplasia, desmosome, diadem, plasmodesma, polysyndeton, syndesis, syndesmosis, syndetic, syndeton
de-down, away from, removingLatindecay, decide, declare, decline, decompose, dedicate, deduce, defend, deletion, delineate, delude, demarcate, dementia, depress, derogatory, desecrate, descend, destroy, detract
deb-oweLatindebere, debitusdebit, debt
dec-[104]tenGreekδέκα (déka) "ten", δεκάς, δεκάδος (dekás, dekádos), δεκάκις (dekákis) "ten times", δεκαπλάσιος (dekaplásios) "ten-fold"decad, decade, decagon, decagram, decahedron, Decalogue, decamer, decamerous, decameter, decapod, decathlon
decim-tenth partLatindecimus, tenth; from decem, tendecimal, decimate, decimation, decimator, decuman, dime
decor-ornamentLatindecorus "fit, proper" and decorare "to decorate", from decor "beauty, ornament" and decus "ornament"decor, décor, decorament, decorate, decoration, decorative, decorator, decorous, decorum, redecorate
del-deleteLatindelere (from + linere)delete, deletion, indelible
delt-[105]D, dGreekΔ, δ, δέλτα (délta)delta, deltoid
dem-, dom-[106]buildGreekδέμειν (démein), δῶμα, δῶματος, δομή, δόμος (dómos), δέμας (démas)apodeme, monodomy, opisthodomos, polydomy
dem-[107]peopleGreekδῆμος (dêmos)Damocles, demagogue, deme, democracy, demographic, demography, demonym, demophobia, demotic, ecdemic, endemic, epidemic, epidemiology, pandemic
den-ten eachLatindēnīdenar, denarian, denarius, denary, denier, dinar, dinero, dinheiro
dendr-[108]treeGreekδένδρον (déndron); akin to δρύς (drús) "tree"dendric, dendrite, dendrochronology, dendrogram, dendromancy, Epidendrum, rhododendron
dens-thickLatindensuscondensable, condensate, condensation, condensational, condensative, condense, dense, density, nondense, superdense
dent-toothLatindens, dentisbident, bidental, dandelion, dental, dentary, dentate, dentation, dentelle, denticity, denticle, denticulate, dentiferous, dentiform, dentifrice, dentigerous, dentil, dentin, dentinal, dentine, dentition, denture, indent, indentation, indenture, interdental, interdentil, intradental, multidentate, quadridentate, trident, tridentate
der-[109]skinGreekδέρειν (dérein), δέρμα, δέρματος (dérma, dérmatos)Dermaptera, dermatology, dermis, ectoderm, endoderm, epidermis, hypodermic, mesoderm, scleroderma, taxidermy, xeroderma
despot-[110]masterGreekδεσπότης, δεσπότου, δεσποτικός, δεσποτεία, δεσποτίσκοςdespot, despotic, despotism
deuter-[111]secondGreekδεύτερος (deúteros)deuteragonist, deuteranomaly, deuteranopia, deuteride, deuterium, deuterogamist, deuterogamy, Deuteromycota, deuteron, Deuteronomy, deuterostome
dexi-[112]rightGreekδεξιός (dexiós)Dexiarchia
dexter-rightLatindexterambidexterity, ambidextrous, dexterity, dexterous, dextral, dextrality, dextrin, dextrorse, dextrose
di-twoGreekδι- (di-)diatomic, dicot, digamy, diode, dipole
dia-[113]apart, throughGreekδιά (diá)deacon, diagram, dialysis, diameter
diacosi-[114]two hundredGreekδιακόσιοι (diakósioi), διακοσιάκις "two hundred times"diacosigon, diacosipentecontaheptagon
dic-, dict-say, speak, proclaimLatindīcere, dictus, dictarebenediction, condition, contradict, dictate, dictation, dictator, diction, dictionary, dictum, edict, indictment, interdiction, malediction, predict, prediction, valediction, verdict
dida-teachGreekδιδάσκειν (didáskein)autodidact, Didache, didact, didactic
digit-fingerLatindigitusbidigitate, digit, digital, digitate, digitiform, digitigrade, multidigit, multidigitate
din-[115]terrible, fearfully greatGreekδεινός (deinós)dinosaur
dipl-[116]twofoldGreekδιπλόος (diplóos), δίπλωσις (díplōsis), δίπλωμα (díplōma)diploblasty, diploid, diploidy, diploma, diplomacy, diplomat, diplomatic, diplomatics, diplonema, diplophase, diplopia, diplosis, diplotene, haplodiploid, haplodiploidy
do-[117] (ΔΟ[118])giveGreekδιδόναι (didónai), δοτός, (dotós,), δόσις (dósis), δόμα, δόματος (dóma, dómatos) δῶρον, διδόμενονanecdote, antidoron, antidote, apodosis, dose
doc-, doct-teachLatindocere, doctusdocile, doctor, doctrine, document, indoctrinate, indoctrination
dodec-[119]twelveGreekδώδεκα (dṓdeka)dodecagon, dodecahedron, Dodecanese, dodecaphony, dodecastyle, dodecasyllabic, hemidodecahedron
dog-, dox-opinion, tenetGreekδοκεῖν (dokeîn) "to appear, seem, think", δόξα (dóxa) "opinion", δόγμα (dógma)dogma, dogmatic, dogmatism, doxology, heterodox, orthodox, paradox
dol-painLatindolere "to grieve", also dolus "grief" and dolor "pain"condolence, dol, doleful, dolorous, indolence
dom-houseLatindomusdame, domal, dome, domestic, domesticate, domestication, domesticity, domestique, domicile, domiciliary, major-domo, semidome
domin-masterLatindominus "master"; (from domus "house")beldam, beldame, belladonna, codomain, codominance, codominant, condominium, dam, dame, damsel, danger, demesne, demoiselle, domain, dominance, dominant, dominate, domination, dominative, dominator, dominatrix, domine, domineer, dominicide, dominion, dominium, domino, duenna, dungeon, madam, madame, mademoiselle, madonna, predominance, predominant, predominate, quasidominance, semidominance, subdominant, superdominant
domit-tameLatindomitare, frequentative of domaredaunt, domitable, indomitable
don-giveLatindōnum, donarecondonation, condone, donate, donation, donative, donator, donatory, donor, pardon, pardonable
dorm-sleepLatindormiredormant, dormitory
dors-backLatindorsumdisendorse, dorsal, dorsiferous, dorsiflexion, dorsiflexor, dorsigrade, dorsiventral, dorsum, dossier, endorse, endorsee, endorsement, indorse, indorsement, reredos
dra-[120]doGreekδρᾶν (drân), δραστικός (drastikós), δρᾶσις (drâsis), δρᾶμα, δράματος (drâma, drámatos), δραματικός (dramatikós)dramatic, dramaturgy, drastic, melodramatic, monodrama
drach-[121]graspGreekδράσσεσθαι (drássesthai), δράγμα (drágma), δραχμή (drakhmḗ)didrachm, drachm, drachma, dram, tetradrachm
dram-, drom- (ΔΡΑΜ)runGreekδραμεῖν (drameîn), δρόμος (drómos)aerodrome, anadromous, antidromic, catadromous, diadromous, dromaeosaurid, heterodromous, hippodrome, loxodrome, monodromy, palindrome, syndrome
dros-[122]dewGreekδρόσος, δρόσου (drósos, drósou)drosometer, Drosophila
dry-[123]treeGreekδρῦς, δρυός (drûs, druós), Δρυάςdryad, dryadic, hamadryad
du-twoLatinduodeuce, doubt, dual, duality, duet, duo, duplex, duplicity, duumvirate, duumviri, nonduality
dub-doubtfulLatindubiusdoubt, dubiety, dubious
duc-, duct-leadLatinducere, ductusabduce, abduct, adduce, adduct, conduce, deduce, induce, introduce, produce, reduce, seduce, traduce
dulc-sweetLatindulcisbillet-doux, dolce, dolcetto, douce, doux, dulcet, dulcian, dulcify, dulcimer, edulcorant, edulcorate, subdulcid
dur-hardLatindurus, duraredour, dura, durability, durable, durain, dural, duramen, durance, durancy, duration, durative, dure, duress, durity, durous, durum, endurable, endurance, endurant, endure, indurate, induration, nondurable, obduracy, obdurate, obduration, perdurable, perdurance, perdure, subdural
dy-[124]twoGreekδύο (dúo), δυάς, δυάδος (duás, duádos)dyad, dyadic
dyna-[125]powerGreekδύνασθαι (dúnasthai), δυνατός, δύναμις (dúnamis), δυνάστης (dunástēs)aerodynamic, aerodynamics, antidynastic, autodyne, didynamous, dynamic, dynamism, dynamite, dynamo, dynast, dynastic, dynasty, heterodyne, metadynamics
dys-badly, illGreekδυσ- (dus-)dysentery, dysphagia, dysphasia, dysplasia, dystrophy

E

RootMeaning in EnglishOrigin languageEtymology (root origin)English examples
ec-[126]outGreekἐκ (ek)eccentric, ecstasy, ecstatic
ecclesi-assembly, congregationGreekἐκκλησία (ekklēsía) from ἐκκαλέω (ekkaléō) "I summon" or "I call out"Ecclesiastes, ecclesiastical
ech-soundGreekἠχή, ἠχώ, ἠχοῦς, ἠχεῖν (ēkheîn), ἤχημαanechoic, catechesis, catechism, catechist, catechize, catechumen, echo, echoic
eco-houseGreekοἶκος (oîkos)ecology, economics, economy, ecumenism
ecto-[127]outsideGreekἐκτός (ektós)ectoderm, ectoparasite, ectotherm
ed-, es-eatLatinedere, esuscomedo, comestible, edacity, edibility, edible, escarole, esculent, esurience, esurient, inedia, inedible, inescate, inescation, obese, obesity
eg-[128]goatGreekαἴξ, αἰγός (aíx, aigós)egophony
ego-[129]self, I (first person)Latin, Greekego, ἐγώ (egṓ)egocentric, egocentrism, egoism, egoistic, egomania, egomaniac
eiren-[130]peaceGreekεἰρήνη (eirḗnē) "peace"eirenic, irenic, irenology
electr-[131]amberGreekἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)electric, electricity, electrolysis, electrolyte, electromagnetic, electron, electronic, polyelectrolyte
elem-, alm-[132]pityGreekἔλεος, ἐλέου (éleos, eléou), ἐλεημοσύνη (eleēmosúnē)almoner, alms, eleemosynary
em-, empt-buyLatinemere, emptusadeem, adempt, ademption, exemption, preempt, redeem
eme-[133]vomitGreekἐμεῖν (emeîn), ἔμετος (émetos)antiemetic, emesis, emetic, emetine, emetophobia, haematemesis
emul-striving to equal, rivalingLatinaemulus, aemulareemulator
en-, el-, em-[134]inGreekἐν (en)emphasis, enclitic, enthusiasm, ellipsis, elliptic
enanti-[135]oppositeGreekἐναντίος (enantíos)enantiomer, enantiomerism, enantiomorph, enantiornithine
encephal-brainGreekἐγκέφαλος (enképhalos)encephalopathy
endo-[136]inside, withinGreekἔνδον (éndon)endocardial, endocerid, endocrine, endocytosis, endogamy, endogenous, endoscopy, endoskeleton, endosperm, endospore
engy-[137]narrowGreekἐγγύς (engús)Engystomops, hypengyophobia
ennea-[138]nineGreekἐννέα (ennéa), ἐννεάς, ἐννεάδος (enneás, enneádos)ennead, enneadic, enneagon, enneagram, enneahedron, enneamer, enneastyle, enneasyllabic, enneode
ens-swordLatinensisensiferous, ensiform
eo-, eos-[139]dawn, eastGreekἨώς, Ἕως (Ēṓs, Héōs)Eocene, eohippus, Eosentomon, eosin, eosinophil, eosinophilic, eozoic
ep-, epi-[140]uponGreekἐπί (epí)ephedra, ephemeral, ephemeris, epicenter, epidemic, epilog, epiphany, episteme, epistemic, epistemology, epitaph, epitaphios, epithet, epitome, epoch, eponymous
equ-, -iqu-even, equal, levelLatinaequusequal, equanimity, equate, Equator, equilibrium, equinox, equipoise, equity, equivalence, equivocal, equivocate, iniquity
equ-horseLatinequusequestrian
ere-[141]rowGreekἐρέσσειν (eréssein), ἐρέτης (erétēs) "rower", ἐρετμόν (eretmón), εἰρεσίαtrierarch
erg-, org-, urg-[142]workGreekϝέργον (wérgon), έργον (érgon), ἐργάτης (ergátēs), ὄργανον (órganon), ὀργανικός (organikós), ὄργια (órgia)allergic, allergy, argon, demiurge, dramaturgy, endoergic, energetic, energy, erg, ergate, ergatocracy, ergodic, ergometer, ergonomics, ergophobia, exoergic, gamergate, georgic, heterorganic, homorganic, liturgy, metallurgy, microorganism, organ, organic, organism, organist, organize, organogenesis, organoid, organoleptic, orgiastic, orgy, parergon, surgeon, synergism, synergy, theurgic, theurgist, theurgy, zymurgy
erot-[143](sexual) loveGreekἔρως, ἔρωτος (érōs, érōtos)erogenous, erotic, erotomania, erotophilia, erotophobia
err-strayLatinerrareaberrance, aberrancy, aberrant, aberration, err, errant, erratic, erratum, erroneous, error, inerrant
erythr-[144]redGreekἐρυθρός (eruthrós), ἐρύθημα (erúthēma)erythema, Erythraean, erythraemia, erythroblastopenia, erythrocyte, erythrocytosis, erythromelalgia, erythrophobia, erythrophore, erythroprosopalgia
eso-[145]withinGreekἔσω (ésō)esophoria, esoteric, esotericism, esotropia
eth-[146]custom, habitGreekἐθεῖν (etheîn), ἦθος (êthos)ethic, ethics, ethology, ethos
ethm-[147]sieve, siftGreekἠθεῖν (ētheîn), ἠθμός (ēthmós); ἤθειν (ḗthein)ethmoid
ethn-[148]people, race, tribe, nationGreekἔθνος (éthnos), ἐθνικός (ethnikós)ethnarch, ethnarchy, ethnic, ethnoarchaeology, ethnography, ethnomusicology, polyethnic
etym-[149]trueGreekἔτυμος (étumos)etymologic, etymologicon, etymologist, etymologize, etymology, etymon
eu-[150]well, goodGreekεὖ ()aneuploidy, eudaemon, eudemon, eukaryote, euphony, euphoria, euphoric, euploid, euthanasia
eur-[151]wideGreekεὐρύς (eurús), εὖρος "breadth, width"aneurysm, Europe, eurypterid, microaneurysm
ex-, e-, ef-from, outLatinexexclude, exist, exit, extend, extrude
exo-[152]outsideGreekἔξω (éxō)exogamy, exoplanet, exoskeleton, exosome, exosphere, exoteric, exothermic, exotic, exoticism, exotropia
extra-outerLatinextra, extraneus and exterusestrange, estrangement, exterior, extra, extraneous, extraordinary, strange
extrem-outermost, utmostLatinextremusextreme, extremity, extremophile

F

RootMeaning in EnglishOrigin languageEtymology (root origin)English examples
fa-, fa (FA)[153]say, speakLatinfārī, see also fatērīaffable, bifarious, confess, defamation, fable, fame, fascinate, fate, ineffability, infamy, infancy, infant, infantry, nefarious, preface, profess
fab-beanLatinfabafaba bean
fac-, fact-, -fect-, -fic- (FAC)[154]do, makeLatinfacere, factusaffair, affect, affectation, amplify, artifact, artifice, benefactor, benefice, benefit, confection, counterfeit, defeat, defect, disaffect, edifice, effect, effectible, effection, effective, effectivity, effector, effectual, effectuality, effectuate, effectuation, efficacious, efficacity, efficacy, efficiency, efficient, enface, enfacement, facade/façade, face, facet, facette, facial, faciend, facient, facile, facilitate, facilitation, facilitative, facilitator, facilitatory, facility, facinorous, facsimile, fact, faction, factional, factionary, factious, factitious, factor, factorable, factorial, factory, factotum, factual, fake, fashion, feasible, feat, feature, feckless, fiat, forfeit, infect, inofficious, interoffice, laissez-faire, malefaction, manufacture, modify, nonofficial, office, official, officiant, officiary, officiate, officious, olfaction, omnificence, omnificent, parfait, perfect, perfecta, perfectibility, perfectible, perfection, perfective, perfector, pluperfect, prefect, prefectural, prefecture, prequalification, proficiency, proficient, profit, profitability, profitable, profiteer, profiterole, prolific, qualification, quasiperfect, rarefy, refactorable, refashion, refect, refection, refectory, reinfect, remanufacture, resurface, reunification, sacrifice, scientific, semelfactive, suboffice, subprefect, suffice, sufficiency, sufficient, superficial, superficiality, surface, surfeit, surficial, transfection, trifacial, trifecta, uniface, unifacial, unifactorial, unification
falc-sickleLatinfalx, falcisdefalcation, falcate, falciform, falchion, falcon
fall-, fallac-, fals-false, deceiveLatinfallere, falsus, fallāx, fallācisdefault, fail, fallacious, fallacy, fallible, false, falsetto, falsify, falsity, fault
famili-a close attendantLatinfamulusfamiliarity, family
fasc-bundleLatinfascisfasciculation, fascism
fatu-foolish, uselessLatinfatuusfatuous, infatuation
feder-treaty, agreement, contract, league, pactLatinfoederāre, from foedus (genitive foederis); see also fides "faith"confederacy, confederation, federal, federate, federation
fel-catLatinfēlēs, fēlisFelinae, feline
felic-happy, merryLatinfēlīx, fēlīcisfelicity
fell-suckLatinfellārefellation
femin-women, femaleLatinfēminafemininity
femor-thighLatinfemur (genitive femoris)femoral, femur
fend-, fens-strikeLatinfendere, -fensusdefend, fend, offend, offense
fenestr-windowLatinfenestradefenestration
fer-to bear, carryLatinferreaquifer, circumference, confer, conifer, defer, differ, ferry, fertile, infer, Lucifer, offer, prefer, refer, suffer, transfer, vociferous
ferv-boil, glowLatinfervēreferment, fervent, fervid, fervor, perfervid
feroc-fierceLatinferōx, ferōcisferocity
ferr-ironLatinferrumferrous
fet-stinkLatinfētērefetid, fetor
fic-figLatinfīcusFicus, fig
fid-, fis-faith, trustLatinfidēs "faith, trust", from fidere "to trust"confidante, confidence, confident, diffident, faith, fealty, fidelity, fiduciary, infidel, perfidious, perfidy
fig-, fing-, fict- (FIG)[155]to form, shapeLatinfingere "to touch, handle; devise; fabricate, alter, change"configure, disfigure, effigy, feign, fiction, fictitious, figment, figurine, nonfiction, transfigure
fil-threadLatinfīlumdefile, filament, file, filigree, fillet, profile
fili-sonLatinfiliusaffiliation
fin-endLatinfīnisaffinity, confine, define, final, finale, finance, fine, finish, finite, infinite, refine
find-, fiss- (FID)[156]cleave, splitLatinfindere, fissusfission, fissure
firm-firm, strongLatinfirmus, firmāreaffirm, confirm, confirmation, firm, firmament, infirm
fistul-hollow, tubeLatinfistulafistula
fix-attachLatinfīxāre, frequentative of fīgereaffix, fix, fixation, fixture, prefix, suffix, transfix
fl-, fla- (FLA)[157]blowLatinflāre, flātusafflatus, conflate, deflate, flatulence, flatus, flavor, flute, inflate, insufflation, soufflé, sufflate
flacc-flabbyLatinflaccus, flaccereflaccid
flav-yellowLatinflāvusflavonoid
flect-, flex-bendLatinflectere, flexuscircumflex, deflect, flex, flexible, flexile, flexion, flexor, genuflection, inflect, inflection, reflect, reflection, reflex
flig-, flict-strikeLatinflīgere, -flīctusafflict, conflict, inflict, profligacy, profligate
flor-flowerLatinflōs, flōrisfloral, florid
flu-, fluv-, flux-flowLatinfluere, fluxusaffluent, confluence, effluent, fluctuate, fluctuation, fluency, fluent, fluid, fluidity, flush, fluvial, flux, influence, influx, superfluous
foc-hearthLatinfocusbifocal, focal, focus
fod-, foss-digLatinfodere, fossusfossil
foen-hayLatinfoenumFoeniculum
foli-leafLatinfoliumdefoliant
font-springLatinfōns, fontisfont, fontal, fontanelle
for-bore, drillLatinforāre, forātusforalite, foramen, foraminifer, perforation
form-shapeLatinfōrmaconform, deform, form, formal, formation, formula, formulate, inform, perform, reform, uniform
formic-antLatinformīcaformaldehyde, formic acid
fornic-vaultLatinfornix, fornicisfornication
fort-strongLatinfortisforce, fort, forte, fortify, fortitude, fortress
fove-shallow round depressionLatinfoveafovea
frag-, frang-, -fring-, fract-breakLatinfrangere, frāctusdefray, diffract, fractal, fraction, fractious, fracture, fragile, fragment, frangible, fray, infraction, infringe, refract, refractory, refrain
frater-, fratr-brotherLatinfrāterfraternal, fraternity
fric-, frict-rubLatinfricāre, frictusdentifrice, friction
frig-coldLatinfrīgerefrigid, frigorific
front-foreheadLatinfrōns, frontisconfront, frontage, frontal
fruct-, frug-fruitLatinfrūx, frūgis; frū̆ctusfructose, frugivorous
fug-, fugit-fleeLatinfugerecentrifuge, fugacious, fugitive, refuge
fum-smokeLatinfūmusfume, fumigation
fund-bottomLatinfundāre "to found", from fundus "bottom, foundation"found, founder, foundation, fund, fundament, fundamental, fundamentalism, profound, profundity
fund-, fus-pourLatinfundere, fūsusconfound, diffusion, effusion, effusive, found, fusion, infusion, perfusion, profuse, profusion, refund, suffusion, transfusion
fulmin-flashLatinfulmen "lightning flash"fulminant, fulminate, fulmination
fung-, funct-doLatinfungī, fūnctusfunction, fungibility
fur-, furt-thief, stealLatinfūr (genitive fūris) "thief", fūrāreferret, furtive
furc-forkLatinfurcabifurcation
fusc-darkLatinfuscusfuscous, obfuscate, obfuscation

G

RootMeaning in EnglishOrigin languageEtymology (root origin)English examples
galact-[158] (ΓΛΑΚ)[159]milkGreekγάλα, γάλακτος (gála, gálaktos)galactagogue, galactic, galactorrhea, lactose, polygala, polygalactia
gam-[160]marriage, weddingGreekγάμος (gámos), γαμεῖν (gameîn), γαμέτης (gamétēs), γαμετή (gametḗ)agamic, agamogenesis, agamospermy, agamy, allogamy, anisogamete, anisogamy, apogamy, autogamy, cleistogamous, cleistogamy, cryptogam, deuterogamist, deuterogamy, digamous, digamy, endogamous, endogamy, exogamous, exogamy, gamete, gametic, gametocyte, gametogenesis, gametophyte, geitonogamy, heterogametic, heterogamous, heterogamy, homogametic, karyogamy, misogamy, monogamous, monogamy, oogamy, planogamete, plasmogamy, polygamist, polygamy
gamb-legLatingambagam, gambit, gambol, gammon
gamm-[161]G, gGreekΓ, γ, γάμμα (gámma)gamma
gar- (GAR)[162]chatterLatingarriregargantuan, gargle, gargoyle, garrulous, jargon
gargal-tickleGreekγαργαλίζειν (gargalízein), γαργαλιζόμενον (gargalizómenon), γαργαλισμός (gargalismós)gargalesis, gargalesthesia, hypergargalesthesia
gargar-gargleGreekγαργαρίζειν (gargarízein), γαργαρισμός (gargarismós), γαργαρεώνgargarize
gastr-[163]stomachGreekγαστήρ, γαστρός (gastḗr, gastrós)epigastric, epigastrium, gasteroid, gastric, gastrin, gastritis, gastroenterologist, gastroenterology, gastrolith, gastronomic, gastronomy, gastroparesis, gastropod, gastroptosis, gastroschisis, gastrotrich, mesogastric, Myxogastria
ge-, geo-[164]earthGreekγῆ (), γαῖα, γαίας (gaîa, gaías), γεω- (geō-)apogee, biogeography, epigeous, Gaia, geocentric, geocentrism, geode, geodesy, geodetic, geography, geoid, geology, geomancy, geometry, geomorphology, geophysicist, geophysics, georgic, Georgics, geosphere, geostatic, geostrophic, geosynchronous, geosyncline, hypogeous, hypogeum, Pangea, perigee
geiton-[165]neighborGreekγείτων, γείτονος (geítōn, geítonos), γειτόνημαgeitonogamy
gel-icy coldLatingelumcongeal, congelation, gel, gelati, gelatin, gelatinous, gelation, gelato, gelée, gelid, gelifluction, gelignite, jellification, jelly
gen-, gon-[166] (ΓΕΝ)[167]birth, beget, race, kindGreekγίγνεσθαι (gígnesthai), and related γένος (génos), γενετικός (genetikós), γένεσις (génesis); see also γενεά (geneá)allergen, anagenesis, antigen, autogenesis, autogenous, biogenesis, dysgenic, endogen, endogenous, epigene, epigenesis, epigenetics, epigone, erogenous, Eugene, eugenic, eugenics, exogenous, gametogenesis, gene, genealogy, genesis, genetic, genocide, genotype, gonad, heterogeneous, homogenesis, homogenetic, homogeneous, hydrogen, hypogene, hypogenesis, hypogenic, hypogenous, monogenic, oogenesis, paragenesis, pathogen, polygenous, progenesis, pseudogene, spermatogenesis
gen- (GEN)[168]begetLatingignere, genitus, genus (genitive generis), see also generarecongenial, engender, gender, generate, generation, genial, genius, genital, genitive, genteel, gentle, genuine, genus, indigenous, ingenious, ingenuous, primogenitor, progeny
gephyr-[169]bridgeGreekγέφυρα (géphura), γεφυρόωgephyrophobia
ger-[170]oldGreekγέρων, γέροντος (gérōn, gérontos) "old man", γηράσκω "grow old"erigeron, gerascophobia, geriatric, geriatrics, gerontocracy, gerontology, gerontophile, gerontophilia, gerontophobia, gerontoplast, gerousia, progeria, progeroid
ger-, gest- (GES)[171]bear, carryLatingerere, gestusagger, congest, digest, gerundive, gestation, register, suggest, vicegerent
geran-[172]craneGreekγέρανος (géranos), γεράνιον (geránion), γερανώδηςGeranium
germ-sproutLatingermen, germinisgerm, German, germane, germicide, germinal, germinate, germination, nongermane, regerminate
geu-[173] (ΓΕΥΣ)[174]tasteGreekγεύειν (geúein), γεύεσθαι (geúesthai), γεῦσις, γευόμενονageusia, dysgeusia, hypergeusia, hypogeusia, parageusia
glabr-hairlessLatinglaberglabella, glabellar, glabrate, glabrescent, glabrous
glaci-iceLatinglaciesglacé, glacial, glaciation, glacier, glacious, glacis, glance
gladi-swordLatingladiusgladiator, gladiolus
glauc-[175]grayGreekγλαυκός (glaukós), γλαυκότης, γλαύξ, γλαῦκοςglaucophane, Glaucopsyche
glia-[176]glueGreekγλία (glía)glial, glioblastoma, glioma, gliosis, microglia, neuroglia
glob-sphereLatinglobusglobal, globate, globe, globose, globosity, globular, globule, globulin, inglobate
glori-gloryLatingloriagloriation, glorification, glorify, gloriole, glorious, glory, inglorious, vainglorious, vainglory
gloss-, glot-[177]tongueGreekγλῶσσα (glôssa), γλωττίς (glōttís)aglossia, anthropoglot, aryepiglottic, diglossia, epiglottis, gloss, glossary, glossophobia, glottis, heterogloss, heteroglossia, idioglossia, isogloss, monoglot, monoglottism, polyglot, polyglottism
glut-[178]rumpGreekγλουτός (gloutós)gluteus
glutin-glueLatingluten, glutinisagglutinant, agglutinate, agglutination, agglutinative, glue, glutelin, gluten, glutinosity, glutinous, nonagglutinative
glyc-[179]sweetGreekγλυκύς (glukús)glycogen, glycogenesis, glycogenolysis, glycolipid, glycophyte, glycoprotein, glycoside, glycosidic, hypoglycaemia
glyph-[180]carveGreekγλύφειν (glúphein), γλυφή (gluphḗ), γλυπτός (gluptós), γλυπτικός (gluptikós)aglyphous, anaglyph, ditriglyph, ditriglyphic, glyph, glyptic, Glyptodon, glyptograph, hieroglyph, hieroglyphic, monotriglyph, opisthoglyphous, petroglyph, proteroglyphous, solenoglyphous
gnath-[181]jawGreekγνάθος (gnáthos), γναθμόςAgnatha, agnathous, chilognath, compsognathus, endognathion, epignathous, exognathion, gnathic, gnathophyma, hypognathous, hystricognath, mesognathion, mesognathous, prognathism
gno-[182] (ΓΝΩ)[183]knowGreekγιγνώσκειν (gignṓskein), γνῶναι, γνωτός (gnônai, gnōtós), γνωστός (gnōstós), γνωστικός (gnōstikós), γνῶσις (gnôsis), γνῶσμα, γνώμη (gnôsma, gnṓmē), γνώμων (gnṓmōn)agnosia, agnostic, agnosticism, anagnorisis, diagnosis, dysanagnosia, gnomic, gnomon, gnomonic, gnosia, gnosis, Gnostic, gnosticism, pathognomonic, physiognomy, prognosis, telegnosis
gnosc-, -gnit-knowLatingnoscereacquaint, acquaintance, agnition, agnize, cognition, cognitional, cognitive, cognitivity, cognizable, cognizance, cognizant, cognize, cognoscence, cognoscenti, cognoscible, cognovit, connoisseur, ennoble, ennoblement, ignoble, ignorant, ignoscible, incognito, nobiliary, nobilitate, nobilitation, nobility, noble, note, notice, noticeable, notion, notional, notionality, notoriety, notorious, precognition, quaint, reacquaint, recognition, recognize, reconnaissance, reconnoiter, reconnoitre
gon-[184]corner, angle, kneeGreekγωνία (gōnía), γόνυ (gónu)goniometer, gonion, gonioscope, gonitis, gonyaulax, gonycampsis, hexagon, pentagon, polygon, trigon, trigonometry
grad-, gred-, gress- (GRAD)[185]walk, step, goLatingradi, gressus "to step", from gradus "step"aggradation, aggression, antegrade, anterograde, centigrade, degrade, degree, egress, gradation, grade, gradient, gradine, gradual, graduality, graduate, graduation, gree, ingress, multigrade, nongraduate, postgraduate, progradation, prograde, progress, regress, retrogradation, retrograde, saltigrade, tardigrade, transgress
gramm-letter, writingGreekγράφειν (gráphein), γράμμα, γράμματος (grámma, grámmatos), γραμματικός (grammatikós)anagram, anagrammatic, diagram, diagrammatic, engram, epigram, epigrammatic, grammar, grammatic, grammaticist, hologram, lipogram, monogram, pangrammatic, pentagram, program, programmatic, telegram, telegramme, tetragram, tetragrammaton, trigram
gran-grainLatingrānumdegranulation, engrain, filigree, garner, garnet, grain, granary, grange, granger, granite, granivore, granivorous, granivory, granola, granular, granularity, granulate, granulation, granule, grenade, grogram, grosgrain, ingrain, multigrain, pomegranate
grand-grandLatingrandisaggrandisement, grandee, grandeur, grandific, grandiloquent, grandiloquous, grandiose, grandiosity, grandioso, grandity
graph-[186]draw, writeGreekγράφειν (gráphein), γραφικός (graphikós), γραφή (graphḗ), γραφία (graphía), γραφεῖον (grapheîon)allograft, anepigraphic, autograft, autograph, digraph, epigraphic, epigraphy, graft, graph, grapheme, graphemics, graphene, graphic, graphite, graphology, graphomania, graphospasm, heterograph, hexagraph, holography, homograph, isograft, logographic, micrograph, monograph, orthography, paragraph, photograph, photographic, photomicrograph, polygraph, pseudepigraphy, syngraft, telegraph, telegraphy, tetragraph, trigraph
grat-thank, pleaseLatingrātus, see also gratiaaggrace, agree, agreeable, agreeance, agreement, congratulant, congratulate, congratulatory, congree, disagree, disagreeable, disagreement, disgrace, grace, graciosity, gracioso, gracious, gratification, gratify, gratis, gratitude, gratuitous, gratuity, gratulant, gratulate, gratulation, gratulatory, grazioso, gree, ingrate, ingratiate, ingratiation, ingratitude, maugre, noncongratulatory, nongratuitous
grav-heavyLatingravisaggravate, aggravation, aggravative, aggravator, aggrieve, aggrievement, degravation, gravamen, grave, gravid, gravida, gravidity, gravitas, gravitate, gravitation, gravitational, gravity, grief, grieve, grievance, grievant, grievous, ingravescence, ingravescent, multigravida, multigravidity, nongravitational, nulligravida, primigravida, reaggravate, supergravity
greg-flock, herdLatingrex, gregisaggregate, aggregation, aggregator, congregant, congregate, congregation, congregational, desegregate, desegregation, disaggregate, disgregate, disgregation, egregious, gregarian, gregarine, gregarious, intercongregational, segregate, segregation
gryp-[187]hookedGreekγρυπός (grupós), γρυπότης, γρύπωσις (grupótēs, grúpōsis)arthrogryposis, Grypoceras, Gryposaurus
gubern-govern, pilotLatingubernaregubernatorial
gust-tasteLatingustusdisgust, gustatory, gusto, gustoso
gutt-dropLatinguttagout, gutta, guttate, guttifer, guttiform
guttur-throatLatingutturgoitre, guttural
gymn-[188]nudeGreekγυμνός (gumnós)gymnasium, gymnast, gymnastics, gymnophobia, gymnoplast, gymnosophist, gymnosperm, gymnospore
gyn-, gynaec-[189]womanGreekγυνή, γυναικός, (gunḗ, gunaikós)acrogynous, androgyne, androgynous, androgyny, epigyne, epigynous, epigynum, gymnogynous, gynaeceum, gynaecocracy, gynarchy, gyne, gynecocracy, gynecology, gynecomastia, gynodioecious, gynoecium, gynoid, gynophobia, heterogynous, hypogynous, misogynist, monogyny, oligogyny, philogyny, polygynist, polygyny
gyr-[190]ringGreekγῦρος (gûros), γυρός (gurós)agyria, autogyro, gyre, gyrectomy, gyrencephalic, gyrodyne, gyroid, gyromagnetic, gyromancy, gyroscope, gyrosphere, gyrostat, gyrostatic gyrotropic, gyrus, microgyrus, micropolygyria, pachygyria, polygyria, polymicrogyria, ulegyria
gyrin-tadpoleGreekγυρός, γυρῖνος (gurós, gurînos), γυρινώδης (gurinṓdēs)Gyrinophilus

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  180. γλύφω in Liddell and Scott
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  182. γιγνώσκω in Liddell and Scott
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  189. γυνή in Liddell and Scott
  190. γῦρος in Liddell and Scott
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