Root Words and Their Meanings

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Root: -tele-

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Meaning: far away Examples: telephone, telegram, telegraph

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Root: -graph-

Back

Meaning: write Examples: telegraph, graphics, biography

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Root: -geo-

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Meaning: earth or rocks Examples: geology, geothermal, geography

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Root: -meter-

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Meaning: measure Examples: micrometer, thermometer, centimeter