Greek & Latin roots

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What is the Greek root of the word 'pedometer'?

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meter means 'measure'.

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What does the term 'circumflex' mean?

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To bend around or curve.

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What does the root 'dict' mean?

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It means 'to say' or 'to speak', often related to written words.

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What does the root 'struct' mean?

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It means 'to build'.

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What does the root 'bio' mean?

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It means 'life'.

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What does the root 'ped' mean?

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It means 'foot'.

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What does the prefix 'circum-' mean?

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It means 'around'.

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What does the root 'graph' mean?

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It means 'to write' or 'to draw'.

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What does the root 'tele' mean?

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It means 'far' or 'distant'.

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What does the root 'phon' mean?

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It means 'sound'.