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Latin Roots
Latin Roots, Definitions, and examples
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ambi | both ambiguous, ambidextrous |
| aqua | water aquarium, aquamarine |
| aud | to hear audience, audition |
| bene | good benefactor, benevolent |
| cent | one hundred century, percent |
| circum | around circumference |
| contra/counter | against contradict, contrary |
| dic/dict | to tell or say dictionary, dictator, diction |
| duc/duct | to lead conduct, educate |
| equa, equi | even equilateral |
| fac | to do or to make factory, facility, manufacture |
| form | shape formation, formula, conform |
| fort | strength fortress, fortify, |
| fract | break fracture, fraction |
| gram | to write grammar, telegram |
| ject | throw reject, eject, project |
| jud | judge judicial, prejudice, judication |