Ultimate Prefixes - CrabbyLatin
Ultimate Latin Prefixes
|PREFIX |MEANING |EXAMPLES |
|ab-, a-, abs- |away, from |abduct, abject, abnormal, avert, aborigine |
|ad-, ac-, at-, al-, ag-, etc. |to, toward |advocate, aggression, attract, addendum, addition, addict, advent |
|ambi- |both, around |ambivalent, ambidextrous, ambient, ambiturner (Zoolander) |
|ante- |before |antecedent, anteroom, antebellum, ante meridiem, antepenultimate, |
| | |antediluvian |
|bi- |two |bilateral, bicycle, binary, bimonthly, biped, bipolar, binocular, |
| | |bicuspid, bisexual, biceps |
|circum- |around |circumference, circumnavigate, circumcision, circuit, circuitous |
|con-, com-, co-, etc. |with, together, very |connect, conduct, compose, compress, collect, conjugal, codependent, |
| | |conjunction, congenital |
|contra-, contro-, counter- |against |contradict, contraband, controversy, counteract, counter-terrorism, |
| | |counterclockwise |
|de- |down, down from, of |descend, deject, describe, deposit, decrepit, deplete, demote, deciduous |
|dis-, di-, dif- |apart, in different directions, not |disable, divert, differ, distract, distort, dissonant, disperse, dismiss, |
| | |dissuade, disprove, disgust |
|ex-, e-, ef- |out, from |expel, exonerate, eloquent, evade, efficient, exodus, excoriate, exonerate|
|extra-, extro- |outside, beyond |extraordinary, extrovert, extraterrestrial, extravagant |
|in-, im-, ig-(before n) |not |ineffective, immoral, impartial, illegal, irresponsible, ignoble, |
| | |immortal, incognito, inhumane, incest, inclement, insuperable |
|in-, im-, en-, em- |in, into, against |inject, impose, impel, superimpose , illuminate, endure, embrace |
|infra- |below, beneath |infrared, infrastructure, infrasonic |
|inter- |between, among |interrupt, intercept, interpersonal, interim, intercede, interstate, |
| | |internet |
|intra-, intro- |within |intramural, intravenous, intracranial, intrastate, intranet |
|iuxta- |next to |juxtapose |
|mal- |bad |malicious, maladjusted, malign, malignant, malevolent, malcontent, malady,|
| | |malapropism, Malfoy |
|non- |not |nonresident, nonstop, nonprofit, none, nonconformity, nonplussed, |
| | |nonchalant |
|ob-, oc-, op- |face-to-face, toward, against |obstruct, obstacle, occur, offer, oppress, opponent |
|per- |through, completely; wrongly, bad for|permeate, persecute, perfect, permeable, perjury, perfidy, pervert |
|post- |after, behind |postpone, post bellum, postgraduate, posthumous, postscript, posterity, |
| | |posterior |
|pre- |before, in front of |prevent, prelude, preposition, premonition, premature, predict, |
| | |predecessor, precocious, prerequisite |
|re-, red- (before vowels) |back, again |renew, recall, redemption, recede, recession |
|retro- |backward, behind |retrospective, retroactive, retrograde |
|se-, sed- |aside, away |secede, segregation, sedition, seclusion |
|sub-, sus-, suc-, etc. |under, up from under, secretly |submerge, subversive, suspend, sustain, succession, submarine, subliminal,|
| | |subcutaneous, subpoena, |
|super-, sur- |above, over |Superman, surreal, supervise, superb, superior, superfluous, supercilious,|
| | |supernatural, superimpose, insuperable |
|trans-, tran-, tra- |across, through |transfer, transparent, transsexual, transvestite, transcribe, transcend, |
| | |traverse |
|ultra- |beyond, exceedingly |ultramodern, ultraviolet, ultrasound |
Ultimate Greek Prefixes
|PREFIX |MEANING |EXAMPLES |
|a-, an- |not, without |atypical, atheist, agnostic, asymmetrical, anesthetic, amoral, analgesic, |
| | |anonymous, anarchy, anemia, anomaly, anorexic |
|acro- |topmost, high |acropolis, acrobat, acronym, acrostic, acrophobia, acroteria |
|amphi- |both, on both sides of, around |amphitheater, amphibious |
|anti- |against |antifreeze, antisocial, anticlimax, antiaircraft, antibody, antitoxin, |
| | |antithesis |
|auto- |self, (move by) self |autopilot, automobile, automatic, automaton, autocrat, autonomy, |
| | |autonomous, autopsy, autobiography, autograph |
|cata- |down |catastrophe, cataract, cataclysm, catapult, catacomb, catalogue, |
| | |catatonic, catalyst |
|dia- |through, between; thoroughly |diameter, diaphanous, diatribe, diagnosis, diagonal, diagram, dialogue, |
| | |diaphragm |
|dyn- |power |dynasty, dynamic, dynamo, dynamite, hydrodynamics, thermodynamics |
|epi- |on , upon |epidermis, epitaph, epicenter, epigram, epilogue, epiglottis |
|eu- |good, well |eulogy, euthanize, euphemism, euphony, euphoria |
|exo, ecto- |outside |exoskeleton, exotic, exogamy, exothermic |
|endo-, ento- |within |endoskeleton, endoplasm, endocrine, endogamous, endothermic |
|hetero- |different |heterogeneous, heterosexual (cf. homosexual) |
|homo- |same |homogenous, homogenize, homosexual, homonym, homophone |
|hyper- |over, excessive |hyperactive, hypertension, hypercritical, hyperextend, ADHD, hyperbole |
|hypo- |under |hypodermic, hypochondria, hypothermia, hypotenuse, hypocrite, |
| | |hypothetical, hypocaust |
|iso- |equal |isometric, isosceles, isotope |
|mega- |great, large |megalith, megaphone, megalomania, megalopolis, megahertz, megaton |
|meta- |change, beyond |metabolism, metaphor, metaphysics, metamorphosis, metacarpals, |
| | |metatarsals, metacognitive |
|mis- |hate |misanthrope, misogyny |
|mono- |one |monotheism, monk, monastery, monopoly, monotonous, monogamy, monolith, |
| | |monochromatic, monogram, monologue, mononucleosis |
|neo- |new |neologism, neophyte, neon, neolithic, neoclassic, neonatal |
|ortho- |straight |orthopedics, orthodontist, orthodox, orthography, orthogonal |
|pan- |all |Pan-American, pantomime, panorama, pandemonium, panacea, pantheism, |
| | |Pantheon, pandemic, panegyric, pangaea |
|para- |beside |paraprofessional, paramedic, paranoid, parable, paraphrase, paradigm, |
| | |paradox, parody, paragon, paralegal, parallel, paraphernalia, parasite, |
| | |parody; NB: NOT parasol or parachute |
|peri- |around, near |periphery, periscope, perimeter, periodontal, periodic, perigee |
|poly- |many |polygon, polytheism, polytechnic, polygamy, polyphony, polyglot, |
| | |polygraph, polymorphic |
|proto- |first |prototype, proton, protoplasm, protocol, protozoa |
|pseudo- |false |pseudo, pseudoscience, pseudonym, pseudo pod |
|semi- |half |semifinal, semiconscious, semicircle, semicolon, semiconductor, |
| | |semiformal, semiprecious |
|syn-, sym-, syl- |together |synthesis, synthetic, synopsis, synagogue, symmetrical, syndrome, syntax, |
| | |symposium, symphony, synergistic, syllogism |
|tele- |far |telescope, telephone, telegraph, television, telekinesis, telepathy, |
| | |teleology, telex |
WORD STUDY ASSIGNMENT
Of your assigned words, you MUST follow the examples below. This assignment will be worth 3 homework grades and is due on Monday.
EXAMPLE #1
Definition
abduct, to carry off or lead away (a person) illegally and in secret or by force, esp. to kidnap
Part of Speech:
Verb
Word Origin:
Latin, ab, away + ducere, to lead
Explanation:
This compound verb is easily explained by adding the preposition ab to ducere.
Used in a Sentence:
My psychotic aunt Bertha had a real fear of being abducted by aliens.
EXAMPLE #2
Definition
deject, to depress the spirits of; dispirit; dishearten
Part of Speech:
Verb
Word Origin:
Latin, dejectus, past participle of deicere, from de- down + jacere to throw. In iacere, the consonantal “i” becomes a a “j”.
Explanation:
One’s emotions or feelings are quite literally thrown down to the ground.
Used in a Sentence:
Latin students often get dejected after not getting a date to the prom.
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Greek and Latin
suffixes
|Latin | | |
|-ician |specialist |technician, musician, beautician, physician, statistician,|
| | |clinician |
|Greek | | |
|-itis |inflammation |appendicitis, tonsillitis, bursitis, arthritis, |
| | |gastroenteritis |
|-ology | |biology, anthropology, geology, entomology, philology, |
| | |mythology |
|-cide |kill |herbicide, homicide, matricide, suicide, regicide, |
| | |genocide, fratricide |
|-tomy |cut | |
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The Word Within the Word. List #2
| |archy |(government) |monarchy, oligarchy, hierarchy, anarchy, matriarchal, patriarch | |Greek |
| |ard |(always) |drunkard, coward, braggart, laggard, dullard, sluggard, niggardly | |Germanic |
| |cide |(kill) |herbicide, homicide, matricide, suicide, regicide, genocide, fratricide | |Latin |
| |ician |(specialist) |technician, musician, beautician, physician, statistician, clinician |- |Latin |
| |itis |(inflammation) |appendicitis, tonsillitis, bursitis, arthritis, gastroenteritis | |Greek |
| |aqua |(water) |aquarium, aquatic, aquaplane, aqueduct, aquifer, aqueous, semiaquatic | |Latin |
| |audi |(hear) |audiophile, audience, audition, auditory, audiometer, audit, audiology | |Latin |
| |bell |(war) |bellicose, belligerent, rebel, casus belli, counterrebellion | |Latin |
| |cap |( take) |capture, captive, captor, captious, captivate, captivity, caption, capsule | |Latin |
| |cise |(cut) |excise, incisors, incision, circumcise, incisive, precise, concise, decision | |Latin |
| |bio |(life) |biography, biology, biomorphic, biochemistry, exobiology, biogenesis | |Greek |
| |auto |(self) |autobiography, automobile, autograph, automatic, automaton, autocracy | |Greek |
| |port |(carry) |transport, import, report, porter, deport, important, portage, portly, comport |Latin |
| |scrib |(write) |scribble, inscribe, scribe, describe, conscription, transcribe, ascribe | |Latin |
| |logy |(science) |biology, anthropology, geology, entomology, philology, mythology | |Greek |
| |dict |(say) |dictionary, predict, malediction, dictation, addict, interdict, contradict | |Latin |
| |cred |(believe) |credit, incredible, credible, incredulous, discredited, credibility, credo | |Latin |
| |cent |(one hundred) |century, bicentennial, centimeter, centipede, centurion | |Latin |
| |neo |(new) |Neologism, neophyte, neon, Neolithic, neoclassic, neoPlatonist, neonatal | |Greek |
| |ad |(to) |adhesive, adapt, addendum, addition, adherent, addict, advent, advocate | |Latin |
| |cede |(go) |recede, precede, antecedent, proceed, secede, concede, intercede, succeed | |Latin |
| |miss |(send) |dismiss, remiss, missile, admission, missionary, emission, promissory | |Latin |
| |centri |(center) |centrifugal, centripetal, centrist, concentric, decentralize, eccentric | |Latin |
| |biblio |(book) |bibliography, bibliophile, bibliolatry, bible, bibliomania, bibliophobia | |Greek |
| |anthropo |(man) |anthropology, anthropomorphic, anthropoid, lycanthrope, misanthrope | |Greek |
The Word Within the Word. List #3
|homo |(same) |homogenize, homonym, homophone, homologous, homozygous | |Greek |
|spec |(look) |spectacles, specter, specious, spectrum, respect, inspect, prospectus | |Latin |
|duct |(lead) |conduct, ductile, induct, product, reduction, deduction, reproduction | |Latin |
|fer |(carry) |transfer, infer, refer, defer, conifer, Lucifer, aquifer, auriferous | |Latin |
|pend |(hang) |pending, pendulum, pendant, impending, depend, pendulous, suspend | |Latin |
|micro |(small) |micron, microscope, microwave, microphone, microcosm, microbiotic | |Greek |
|hydro |(water) |hydroplane, hydroponics, dehydrate, hydrant, hydrogen, hydrophobia | |Greek |
|photo |(light) |photograph, photometer, photon, photogenic; photosynthesis | |Greek |
|pan |(all) |panorama, panoply, pandemic, pantheism, pantheon, Pan-American | |Greek |
|penta |(five) |pentagram, pentagon, pentameter, pentathlon, pentarchy, pentahedron | |Greek |
|tele |(far) |telescope, telephone, telekinesis, telepathy, teleology, telex | |Greek |
|vid |(look) |video, invidious, Montevideo, evidence, provide, videogenic, vide |Latin |
|omni |(all) |onmifarious, omnipotent, omnivorous, omniscient, omnibus, omnipresent |Latin |
|ex |(out) |exit, except, excise, exculpate, elucidate, exorbitant, eccentric, enumerate | |Latin |
|poly |(many) |polyphony, polygyny, polygamy | |Greek |
|re |(again) |return, review, retouch, reiterate, retail, revive, regenerate, regurgitate | |Latin |
|hypo |(under) |hypodermic, hypocrite, hypotenuse, hypothermia, hypothesis | |Greek |
|pseudo |(false) |pseudonym, pseudopod, pseudomorphic, pseudoscience, pseudoevent | |Greek |
|neuro |(nerve) |neuron, neurosurgeon, neurosis, neurology, neuralgia, neurotomy | |Greek |
|tomy |(cut) |tonsillectomy, appendectomy, neurotomy, dichotomy, anatomy, lobotomy |Greek |
|hema |(blood) |hematic, hematite, hematology, hematoma, hemal, hematogenesis | |Greek |
|proto |(first) |protoplasm, prototype, Protozoa, proton, protohuman, protomorphic | |Greek |
|phon |(sound) |symphony, telephone, phonetic, phonograph, euphony, cacophony | |Greek |
|mono |(one) |monotonous, monomania, monocular, monogamous, monolithic, monotone |Greek |
|viv |(life) |vivid, vivisection, vivacious, convivial, bon vivant, viva, viviparous, revive |Greek |
The Word Within the Word. List #4
|morph |(shape) |amorphous, morphology, polymorphously, mesomorph, protomorphic |Greek |
|vest |(clothes) |vestry, vestment, vestibule, vest, investiture, divest, divestiture |Latin |
|bene |(good) |benefit, benevolent, beneficial, benediction, benefactor, benign |Latin |
|pond |(weight) |ponderous, ponder, preponderant, pound, imponderable, compound |Latin |
|corp |(body) |corpulent, corporation, corporeal, corporal, corpse, corpuscle |Latin |
|dorm |(sleep) |dormitory, dormant, dormer, dormancy, dormi4ve, dormient |Latin |
|pater |(father) |paternalistic, patronize, paternity, patriarch, expatriate, paterfamilias |Latin |
|nov |(new) |novel, nova, novice, novitiate, Nova Scotia, innovation, renovate |Latin |
|punct |(point) |punctuate, punctilious, puncture, punctual, acupuncture, contrapuntal |Latin |
|ject |(throw) |eject, reject, conjecture, dejected, inject, subject, projection, interject |Latin |
|tion |(act or state) |completion, reaction, devastation, production, creation, transition |Latin |
|loco |(place) |locomotive, location, local, locus, relocate, dislocate, localize, locomotor |Latin |
|dox |(opinion) |orthodox, heterodox, doxology, indoctrinate, paradox |Greek |
|amphi |(both) |amphibious, amphitheater, amphibian, amphigory, amphibolous |Greek |
|magn |(great) |Magna Carta, magnanimous, magnate, magnificent, magnum opus |Latin |
|eu |(good) |Eucharist, euphony, eulogy, euphemism, Europe, eugenics, euglena |Greek |
|endo |(within) |endoplasm, endocrine, endogamous, endoskeleton, endothermic |Greek |
|phobia |(fear) |claustrophobia, acrophobia, xenophobia, agoraphobia, hydrophobia |Greek |
|ortho |(straight) |orthopedics, orthodontist, orthodox, orthography, orthogonal |Greek |
|put |(think) |reputation, putative, impute, dispute, computer, disreputable |Latin |
|ver |(true) |verify, veracity, veritable, verdict, verisimilitude, aver, cinema verite |Latin |
|matri |(mother) |matricide, matron, matriarch, matrimony, matrilineal |Latin |
|mega |(large) |megalith, megaphone, megalomania, megalopolis, megahertz, megaton |Greek |
|pop |(people) |popular, populist, populate, population, popularize, populous |Latin |
|sangui |(blood) |sanguinary, sanguine, consanguinity, sangfroid, sangria |Latin |
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