Greek and Latin Roots

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What does the Latin root 'flect' mean?

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Flect means to bend.

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How does the word 'inflection' relate to the root 'flect'?

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Inflection means to change the pitch or intensity of your voice, which can be seen as bending your voice or tone.

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What is the Greek meaning of the root 'bio'?

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Bio means life.

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What does the root 'struct' mean?

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Struct means to build.

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What is the meaning of the Latin root 'dict'?

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Dict means to say or declare.

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What does the Greek root 'chron' refer to?

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Chron means time.

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Provide an example of a word that uses the root 'bio'.

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Biology, which is the study of life.

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Provide an example of a word that uses the root 'struct'.

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Construction, which refers to the process of building.

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What is the significance of understanding Greek and Latin roots in vocabulary?

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Understanding these roots helps in deciphering the meanings of unfamiliar words.

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What does the prefix 'trans-' mean in relation to the root 'duct'?

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Trans- means across, so 'transduct' refers to leading across.