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Greek/Latin Roots #2
Mrs. Hahn's Class
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| dox | opinion |
| dox | orthodox- of pertaining to, or conforming to the approved form of any doctrine, philosophy, ideology. |
| dox | We were always very careful to write music that didn't sound orthodox. |
| gen | birth, race, produce |
| gen | genetics- the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics. |
| gen | For the cure of cancer, research on genetics is important. |
| gnos | know |
| gnos | diagnostic-concerned with the diagnosis of illness or other problems. |
| gnos | Today, they rely on diagnostic test to find out what's going on with the patient. |
| graph | write or written |
| graph | autograph-a signature |
| graph | These are pieces of paper containing an autograph of an individual who has died many years ago. |
| logue | speech |
| logue | monologue-a long speech by one actor in a play or movie. |
| logue | At least I know how to keep a good monologue. |
| lys | break down |
| lys | analysis-detailed examination of the elements or structure of something. |
| lys | New analysis sorts out some of the competing theories. |
| meter | measure |
| meter | thermometer- an instrument for measuring and indicating temperature. |
| meter | Scientists have designed a new kind of thermometer that uses noise to measure temperature. |
| micro | small |
| micro | microscope- an optical instrument used for viewing very small objects. |
| micro | The disease can be identified definitively only by putting blood smears under a microscope. |
| morph | shape, form |
| morph | morphology-the study of the forms of things |
| morph | The sea horse's neck morphology is bent on capturing prey. |
| not | mark |
| not | notice- attention |
| not | People notice that they can eat jellyfish. |