Latin/Greek Root Words 11-20 (Reading)

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exter / extra / extro

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Meaning: outside of, beyond. Example: 'extraterrestrial' refers to something beyond Earth.

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co, con, col, com

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Meaning: with, together. Example: 'cooperate' means to work together.

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tran/trans

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Meaning: across, through. Example: 'transport' means to carry across.

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sub

Back

Meaning: under. Example: 'submarine' means under the sea.

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in / im / il / ir

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Meaning: not, without. Example: 'invisible' means not able to be seen.

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hypo

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Meaning: under, below normal. Example: 'hypothermia' means below normal body temperature.

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hyper

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Meaning: over, excessive. Example: 'hyperactive' means excessively active.

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un

Back

Meaning: not, opposite of. Example: 'unhappy' means not happy.

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ex

Back

Meaning: out of, away from. Example: 'exclude' means to leave out.

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inter

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Meaning: between, among. Example: 'international' means between nations.