Greek and Latin Roots and Their Meanings

What is the meaning of the root 'tele'?

• far, distant

• small, tiny

• fast, quick

• old, ancient

What is the meaning of the root 'auto'?

• self, from within

• water

• light

• many

What is the meaning of the root 'bio'?

• life

• water

• earth

• fire

What is the meaning of the roots 'graph, gram'?

• write, draw
• math

• cook

• circle

What is the meaning of the roots 'hydra, hydro'?

• water
• life

• food

• time

What is the meaning of the root 'chron'?

• time

• color

• shape

• sound

What is the meaning of the roots 'tra, tran, trans'?

• across

• under

• within

• before

What is the meaning of the root 'struct'?

• build, create

• throw

• land

• time

What is the meaning of the root 'path'?

• feeling, disease

• light, shine

• write, record

• move, go

What is the meaning of the root 'mem'?

• remember

• write

• speak

• build