Greek and Latin Roots: cycl, circum, centr

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What does the root 'cycl' mean?

Back

The root 'cycl' means 'circle' or 'wheel'.

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Define 'circuit'.

Back

A circuit is a loop of electricity from a power source to a device and back to the power source.

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What is the 'circulatory system'?

Back

The circulatory system is the system in the body that circulates blood and lymph through the heart and blood vessels.

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What does the root 'centr' mean?

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The root 'centr' means 'middle' or 'center'.

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Define 'egocentric'.

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Egocentric means thinking you are at the center of all things.

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What is a 'cyclone'?

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A cyclone is a large scale air mass that rotates around a center of low atmospheric pressure.

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What does the prefix 'circum' mean?

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The prefix 'circum' means 'around' or 'about'.

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Give an example of a word that uses the root 'cycl'.

Back

An example is 'bicycle', which means 'two circles'.

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What does 'circumference' refer to?

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Circumference refers to the distance around a circle.

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Define 'circumvent'.

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To circumvent means to find a way around an obstacle.