Common Greek and Latin Roots I

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What does the root 'chron' mean in words like 'chronological' and 'chronic'?

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time

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What does the suffix 'cracy' indicate in terms like 'democracy' and 'autocracy'?

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rule by

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What does the root 'sci' signify in words such as 'science' and 'omniscient'?

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knowledge

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What is the meaning of the root 'astr' or 'star' as seen in 'astronaut' and 'astronomy'?

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star

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean in the word 'precook'?

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before

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What does the root 'bio' mean in words like 'biology' and 'biography'?

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life

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What does the root 'graph' mean in terms like 'autograph' and 'graphic'?

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write or draw

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What does the root 'phon' mean in words such as 'telephone' and 'symphony'?

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sound

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What does the prefix 'trans-' mean in words like 'transport' and 'transmit'?

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across or through

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What does the root 'ject' mean in words like 'eject' and 'project'?

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throw