Hi,
These are just a few examples, but there are many more words that contain Greek or Latin roots and affixes. By understanding the meanings of these roots and affixes, you can decipher the meaning of unfamiliar words and expand your vocabulary:
- 1. Root: "bio" (meaning life)
- Biology: the study of living organisms.
- Biography: a written account of a person's life.
- 2. Root: "geo" (meaning earth)
- Geography: the study of the Earth's physical features, climate, and population distribution.
- Geology: the study of the Earth's solid materials, such as rocks and minerals.
- 3. Affix: "anti-" (meaning against)
- Antibiotic: a substance that destroys or inhibits the growth of bacteria.
- Antisocial: not wanting to be around other people, or not enjoying the company of others.
- 4. Affix: "-ology" (meaning the study of)
- Psychology: the scientific study of the mind and behavior.
- Anthropology: the study of human societies and cultures.
- 5. Root: "tele" (meaning far or distant)
- Telephone: a device used to transmit sound over long distances.
- Television: a system for transmitting visual images and sound from a distance.
The Greek and Latin roots and affixes are used to form words in many languages, including English. These roots and affixes have specific meanings and can be combined with other word parts to create new words.
I hope that this helped you. :)