Roots

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ject

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The root 'ject' means 'to throw'. It is used in words like 'inject' (to throw in) and 'project' (to throw forward).

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phon

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The root 'phon' means 'sound'. It is found in words like 'telephone' (distant sound) and 'symphony' (together sound).

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cred

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The root 'cred' means 'to believe'. It appears in words like 'credit' (belief in someone's ability to pay) and 'incredible' (not able to be believed).

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manu/mani

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The roots 'manu' or 'mani' mean 'hand'. They are used in words like 'manual' (related to the hand) and 'manipulate' (to handle or control).

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chromatic

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The word 'chromatic' includes the root meaning 'color'. It relates to colors and is used in contexts like 'chromatic scale' in music.

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hyper

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The root 'hyper' means 'over' or 'excessive'. It is used in words like 'hyperactive' (overly active) and 'hyperbole' (exaggeration).

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tele

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The root 'tele' means 'distant' or 'far off'. It is found in words like 'television' (seeing from a distance) and 'telephone' (sound from a distance).

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bio

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The root 'bio' means 'life'. It is used in words like 'biology' (the study of life) and 'biography' (a written account of someone's life).

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chron

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The root 'chron' means 'time'. It appears in words like 'chronological' (arranged in order of time) and 'synchronize' (to occur at the same time).

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hydr

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The root 'hydr' means 'water'. It is used in words like 'hydrate' (to add water) and 'dehydrate' (to remove water).