Greek and Latin Suffixes

What does the Greek suffix -logy mean?

• The language or dialect of a particular subject

• The art or practice of a particular subject

• The belief or worship of a particular subject

• The study or science of a particular subject

Which Latin suffix means 'to make' or 'to cause'?

• -ize

• -en

• -ate

• -ify

What does the Greek suffix -phobia mean?

• indifference or apathy

• fear or aversion

• love or attraction

• curiosity or interest

Which Latin suffix means 'one who' or 'pertaining to'?

• -er

• -able

• -ian

• -ist

What does the Greek suffix -itis mean?

• infection

• inflammation

• pain

• swelling

Which Latin suffix means 'to act' or 'to do'?

• -ate

• -ment

• -ize

• -ify

What does the Greek suffix -graphy mean?

• the science of

• the study of

• the process or technique of recording or writing about

• the art of

Which Latin suffix means 'to study' or 'to learn'?

• -phobia

• -graphy

• -logy

• -mania

What does the Greek suffix -ology mean?

• The art or practice of a particular subject.

• The belief or philosophy of a particular subject.

• The language or communication of a particular subject.

• The study or science of a particular subject.

Which Latin suffix means 'to speak' or 'to talk'?

• -logue

• -loquy

• -locution

• -languish