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Greek & latin roots1
roots affixes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| en-, em- (Latin) | Definition Examples To cause to be/ to put into Encounter /embark |
| de- (Latin) | reduce/ away from defeat/ decrease |
| trans- (Latin) | across/ change/ through Transformation, transportation |
| anti- (Greek) | against/ opposite Antifreeze, antibiotic |
| di-, dia- (Greek) | two/ through/ across Dialogue, diagonal |
| ex- (Latin) | Out of/ away from Exhale, extract |
| auto- (Greek) | self Automatic, autograph |
| in-, il-, im-, ir- (Latin) | not Inability, impatient, irregular |
| Inter- (Latin) | between Interstate, internet |
| bio- (Greek) | between Interstate, internet |
| mini- (Latin) | small Miniature, minimum |
| micro- (Greek) | Small, miniature Microscope, microchip |
| uni- (Latin) | One, single Unicycle, uniform half semicircle |
| semi- (Latin) | half semicircle |
| Tele- (Greek) | distant/ far Television, telephone |
| -ity (Latin) | State of/ quality of prosperity/ quality |
| -al, -ial (Latin) | Related to/ characterized by Comical, jovial |
| -able, -ible (Latin) | Can be done Enjoyable, sensible |
| -an (Latin) | One having a certain skill/ relating to/ belonging to Musician, electrician |
| -ence, -ance (Latin) | act/ condition of persistance, importance |