Latin and Greek Word Elements August 17, 2006
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English is a living language, and it is growing all the time. One way that new words come into the language is when words are borrowed from other languages. New words are also created when words or word elements, such as roots, prefixes, and suffixes, are combined in new ways.
Many English words and word elements can be traced back to Latin and Greek. Often you can guess the meaning of an unfamiliar word if you know the meaning.
Many English words and word parts can be traced back to Latin and Greek. The following table lists some common Latin roots.
Greek Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes
The following table lists some common Greek roots.
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