Greek Roots 1

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mega

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A Greek root meaning 'big' or 'large'. Example: megaphone (a device that amplifies sound).

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kilo

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A Greek root meaning '1,000'. Example: kilometer (1,000 meters).

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hydro

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A Greek root meaning 'water'. Example: hydroelectric (related to electricity generated by water).

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anti

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A Greek root meaning 'against' or 'opposite'. Example: antibiotic (a substance that fights against bacteria).

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mech

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A Greek root meaning 'machine'. Example: mechanical (related to machines or machinery).

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graph

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A Greek root meaning 'to write' or 'to draw'. Example: photograph (a picture made by recording light).

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geo

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A Greek root meaning 'earth'. Example: geography (the study of the Earth's physical features).

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astro

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A Greek root meaning 'star' or 'heavens'. Example: astronomy (the study of celestial bodies).

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cracy

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A Greek root meaning 'rule' or 'government'. Example: democracy (government by the people).

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bio

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A Greek root meaning 'life'. Example: biology (the study of living organisms).