Greek and Latin Roots 1

Definition of the root "Vid"

• to speak or to say
• to touch or to feel
• to see

• to hear or to listen

Definition of the root "chron"

• The root 'chron' signifies distance.
• The root 'chron' refers to speed.
• The root 'chron' means space.
• The root 'chron' means time.

Definition of the root "bio"

• life
• matter
• death
• energy

Definition of the root 'Graph' or 'Gram'

• The root 'Graph' or 'Gram' means 'to write' or 'to draw'.
• The root 'Graph' or 'Gram' means 'to measure'.
• The root 'Graph' or 'Gram' means 'to read'.
• The root 'Graph' or 'Gram' means 'to color'.

Definition of the root 'tele'

• The root 'tele' means 'far off' or 'at a distance'.
• The root 'tele' means 'above' or 'overhead'.
• The root 'tele' means 'within' or 'inside'.
• The root 'tele' means 'near' or 'close by'.

Definition of the root 'dict'

• To write or compose.
• To say or declare.
• To read or interpret.
• To listen or hear.

Definition of the root 'flect' or 'flex'

• The root 'flect' or 'flex' means 'to bend'.
• The root 'flect' or 'flex' means 'to lift'.
• The root 'flect' or 'flex' means 'to twist'.
• The root 'flect' or 'flex' means 'to stretch'.

Definition of the root 'struct'

• To confuse or mislead.
• To isolate or separate.
• To build or arrange.
• To destroy or dismantle.

Defintion of the root 'vers' or 'vert'

• The root 'vers' or 'vert' means 'to stop' or 'to remain'.
• The root 'vers' or 'vert' means 'to turn' or 'to change'.
• The root 'vers' or 'vert' means 'to create' or 'to build'.
• The root 'vers' or 'vert' means 'to divide' or 'to separate'.