* ASTRO (star) * AUTO (self) * BIO (life) * GEO (earth) * GRAM (something written) * GRAPH (something that writes) * METER (measure) * MICRO (small) * MONO (single, one) * OLOGY (study of) * PHONE (sound) * PHOTO (light) * TELE (far away) * PHOBIA (fear)
It is from Greek - diametros - there is also a Latin word, diametrus. These words passed into old French as Diameter ans subsequently into English
All words are a combination of letters that form a meaningful unit of language used to communicate ideas, emotions, and information. Words are the basic building blocks of language and are essential for human communication.
English words come from a variety of languages, with the majority being derived from Latin, French, and Germanic languages such as Old English and Norse. Other significant contributors include Greek, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch. Overall, English is considered a "borrowing" language, constantly incorporating words from different sources over time.
Hurricane and hammock are two English words that come from the Taíno language.
Prefixes and suffixes come from various languages, including Latin, Greek, and Old English. Many English prefixes and suffixes have been borrowed from these languages and integrated into the English language over time.
Yes, it's possible that Latin has a larger vocabulary than Greek. One reason is the borrowing of many words from the classical language of the ancient Greeks. But just for the record, the borrowing isn't one way. For example, the modern Greek names for the months of the year come from classical Latin.
Germanic, Scandinavian, Anglo-Saxon, and Greek. Plus many other languages.
The English Greek Had the word "junk" (:
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It is from Greek - diametros - there is also a Latin word, diametrus. These words passed into old French as Diameter ans subsequently into English
The word originates from Old English, German, and dutch words. This is an exception to most words which find their origins in the Latin and Greek language.
All words are a combination of letters that form a meaningful unit of language used to communicate ideas, emotions, and information. Words are the basic building blocks of language and are essential for human communication.
English words come from a variety of languages, with the majority being derived from Latin, French, and Germanic languages such as Old English and Norse. Other significant contributors include Greek, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch. Overall, English is considered a "borrowing" language, constantly incorporating words from different sources over time.
it come from the greek words helical wing
There is a Greek word 'Mythos' meaning 'thought or story'. There is another old word 'muthos' meaning 'fable'. A couple of words the English language has 'borrowed'
Primarily Latin and greek, although greek isn't dead.
Actually, 63% of all English words come from Latin.