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Greek is one of several languages that form the basis for many modern ones - like English. If you learn the meanings of common Greek root words, then you will be able to understand new words when you first see them.

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What are the Greek and Latin roots commonly used in the English language?

Many English words have roots from Greek and Latin languages. Common Greek roots include "bio" (life), "tele" (far), and "chron" (time). Common Latin roots include "dict" (say), "aud" (hear), and "port" (carry).


What does greek roots mean?

greek word is a suffix which is added in front of a word. and the suffix has a meaning. example bi = twoin = not pre = before and lot more


What is a good way to memorize spelling and Greek and Latin roots?

practice.........those are two of the hardest languages to learn regardless of what you've been told.......... out the roots to words you know............. For instance the latin word for Gold is Aurum.....i think that's how its spelled.........and on the periodic table the symbol for gold is Au.......... better example.......The latin word for dog is Canis.........Canine? sound familiar.....if you put the to words or things that you already know it makes it much easier. Hydro.......Hydrate Generalis.....general it gets easier as you go....don't give up!


Does phonograph have greek or Latin roots?

greek phono means voice graph means write or engrave


What are some words with greek roots for the word pro?

Protagonist - "protos" meaning first or most important in Greek Protocol - "protokollon" meaning a first draft or record in Greek Prologue - "prologos" meaning a speech before in Greek Prosthesis - "prosthesis" meaning addition or attachment in Greek

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What are the Greek and Latin roots commonly used in the English language?

Many English words have roots from Greek and Latin languages. Common Greek roots include "bio" (life), "tele" (far), and "chron" (time). Common Latin roots include "dict" (say), "aud" (hear), and "port" (carry).