Greek and Latin Roots

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What does the root 'multi' mean in words like 'multiply' and 'multiple'?

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many

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What does the root 'bio' signify in terms like 'biology' and 'biome'?

Back

life

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What is the meaning of the root 'tri' as seen in 'triangle' and 'tricycle'?

Back

three

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What does the root 'dec' represent in words such as 'decimal' and 'decade'?

Back

ten

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What does the root 'nym' mean in terms like 'synonym' and 'antonym'?

Back

name

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What is the definition of the root 'graph' as in 'autograph' and 'graphic'?

Back

to write or draw

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What does the root 'phon' mean in words like 'telephone' and 'symphony'?

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sound

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What is the meaning of the root 'port' as seen in 'transport' and 'portable'?

Back

to carry

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What does the root 'vis' signify in terms like 'visual' and 'television'?

Back

to see

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What is the definition of the root 'ject' as in 'eject' and 'project'?

Back

to throw