Greek and Latin Roots

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What does the root 'bi' mean? (e.g., bicycle, biweekly, bisect)

Back

two

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What does the root 'photo' mean? (e.g., photosynthesis, photograph, photocopy)

Back

light

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What does the root 'ology' mean? (e.g., geology, mythology, zoology)

Back

the study of

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What does the root 'ped' mean? (e.g., pedicure, centipede, pedal)

Back

foot

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What does the root 'aqua' mean? (e.g., aquarium, aqueduct, aquamarine)

Back

water

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What does the root 'tele' mean? (e.g., telephone, television, telescope)

Back

far off

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What does the root 'graph' mean? (e.g., autograph, photograph, graphic)

Back

to write or draw

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What does the root 'port' mean? (e.g., transport, portable, import)

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to carry

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What does the root 'dict' mean? (e.g., predict, dictionary, dictate)

Back

to speak or say

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What does the root 'bio' mean? (e.g., biology, biography, biodegradable)

Back

life