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Vocabulary #20

This vocabulary lesson delves into the Greek roots of terms starting with "homo" and "hetero," shedding light on the meanings behind these prefixes. Discover the nuances of words like homograph, homonym, homogeneous, and homogenize, which all relate to sameness. Contrast this with heteros-related terms such as heterogeneous, heterodox, heterography, and heteronomy, which highlight differences. Gain insight into how these terms apply in language and grammar, enhancing your understanding of linguistic variations.

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Vocabulary #20

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  1. Vocabulary #20 homos same, common, joint Greek

  2. homograph – words with the same spelling but different origin and meaning (e.g., fair = market or festival; fair = beautiful or blond) • homonym – words having the same sound or pronunciation but different spelling and meaning • homogeneous – same kind or nature • homogenize – to make homogeneous or the same throughout

  3. heteros other, different Greek

  4. heterogeneous – different kind or nature • heterodox – contrary to recognized standard practice or doctrine (opposite of orthodox) • heterography – spelling different from that which is correct in current usage; incorrect spelling • heteronomy – not self-governing (opposite of autonomy)

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