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Exploring Etymology: The Fascinating Roots of Words in Greek and Latin

Delve into the fascinating world of language with our guide on words derived from Greek and Latin roots. We explore terms like "pleomorphic," meaning "more," and "sorority," which signifies a band of sisters. Discover how "paradox" challenges our perceptions, while "ergonomic" relates to work efficiency. Uncover the meanings behind "rhizome" and "psychosomatic," and learn about terms like "fraternity" and "autotroph." Every word has a history—join us in unraveling these linguistic treasures!

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Exploring Etymology: The Fascinating Roots of Words in Greek and Latin

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  1. Yellow List 14 Word Within the Word

  2. pleo pod • Means “more” • Greek • Pleomorphic • pliocene • Foot • Pseudopod= false foot • Podiatrist= foot doctor

  3. soror -a • Means “sister” • Latin • Sorority= a band of sisters • Plural • Greek • Phenomena • Phyla= plural of phylum

  4. valpara • Worth • Latin • Valiant= being worthy • The knight was so valiant he was given a kiss by the princess. • Beside, near • Greek • Paradox • Zeno’s paradox • It’s para-DIME, not para-DIJM! • Paradigm

  5. dom erg • Means “rule” • Latin • Dominion, dominate • Means “work” • Greek • Ergonomic, energy • There are autocracies (self-rule) and hagiocracies (saints-rule- good if you’re from New Orleans) • What is an ergatocracy?

  6. rhizsapro • Means “root” • Greek • Rhizome, rhizoid • Rotten • Greek • saprophilous

  7. schizo hippo • Means “Divide” • Greek • Schism, schizophrenic • Horse • Greek • Hippogriff

  8. somspor • Body • Greek • Psychosomatic • “It’s all in my head!” • Means “Seed” • Greek • Endospore= an internal seed.

  9. starhodo • “Stop” or “stand” • Latin • status quo • The American two-party political system promotes the status quo. • What is the purpose of a hemostat? • Means “red” • Greek • Rhododendron= a red flower

  10. taxis vol • Arrangement • Greek • Syntax = the way words are arranged in a sentence. • Taxidermy= arranging dead animal skins (Eew!) • Means “will” • Latin • Volition= of one’s own will • Malevolent= ?

  11. frat trich • Brother • Latin • Fraternity, fraternize • Don’t fraternize with the enemy (Griffin!) • Hair • Greek • Trichinosis

  12. trophtox • Nourishment • Greek • Autotroph= makes its own food • Green plants are self-nourishing • Photosynthesis • Poison • Greek • Toxemia= ?

  13. Sect zygo • Means “cut” • Latin • Vivisection= ? • Means “yoke,” egg not ox • Greek • Zygote • You were once a zygote!

  14. zym • Means “ferment” • Greek • Enzyme: a protein in your body that must react with a catalyst to change its shape and function. • Zymurgy: the art by which one brews beer or wine.

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