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9th grade word roots
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Paradox | a statement, situation, etc. that seems absurd or contradictory, but is or may be true |
| Acoustic | related to hearing or sound as it is heard |
| Dogma | something held as an established opinion |
| Acoumeter | instrument which measures the acuteness of hearing |
| Doxology | a liturgical formula of praise to god |
| Orthodox | adhering to what is commonly accepted |
| Anesthesia | medically induced insensitivity to pain |
| Anesthetic | a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensation |
| Esthesiometer | an instrument to measure tactile sensitivity |
| Aesthete | one who has or affects artistic perception or appreciation of beauty |
| Anesthesiologist | a doctor who specializes in administering drugs to prevent/relieve pain during surgery |
| Aesthetic | relating; to the enjoyment or study of beauty |
| para- | beside |
| acou | hear |
| dog/dox | opinion; praise |
| meter | measure |
| ortho | straight; right |
| -ic | like; related to |
| -ma | something done |
| -ology | study of; science |
| an- | not; without |
| aeth/esth | feeling; perception; sensation |
| -esia | action; process |
| -ete | one who |
| -ist | one who |