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G3 Greek and latin
| Root/Affix | Def/Examples |
|---|---|
| hyper- (Greek) | Def: over/ above/ excessive Ex: Hyperventilate, hyperactive |
| Hypo-, hyp- (Greek) | Def: below/ less than normal Ex: Hypoallergenic, hyperactive |
| omni- (Latin) | Def: all Ex: Omnivore, omnipresent |
| homo- (Latin) | Def: same Ex: Homophone, homogeneous, homeostasis |
| Hetero- (Greek) | Def: different/ other Ex: Heterogeneous, heterotroph, |
| ultra- (Greek) | Def: Beyond in degree/ extreme Ex: Ultraviolet, ultrasonic, ultrasound |
| -ary (Latin) | Def: Relating to/ one who/ place where Ex: Dictionary, cautionary, sedentary |
| -ium (Greek) | Def: Chemical element/ group Ex: Helium, titanium, chromium |
| -tude (Latin) | Def: condition/ state/ quality of Ex: Multitude, aptitude, solitude |
| aud (Latin) | Def: To hear/ listen Ex: Audio, audiologist, auditory |
| Bene (Latin) | Def: well/ good Ex: Beneficial, benefit, benevolent |
| cred (Latin) | Def: To believe Ex: Credit, credentials, incredible |
| Archae, arche, archi (Greek) | Def: primitive/ ancient Ex: Archaeologist, archive, architect |
| belli (Latin) | Def: war Ex: Antebellum, belligerent, rebellious |
| Claim, clam (Latin) | Def: To declare/ call out/ cry out Ex: Acclaim, disclaim, declamation |
| Crat, cracy (Greek) | Def: rule/ strength/ power Ex: Democracy, bureaucrat, autocracy |
| Hemo, hema (Greek) | Def: blood Ex: Hematoma, hemoglobin, hemorrhage |
| luna (Latin) | Def: moon Ex: Lunar, lunatic, |
| mar (Latin) | Def: sea Ex: Maritime, marine |
| mort (Latin) | Def: death Ex: Immortal, morgue, mortician |
| path (Greek) | Def: feeling/ suffering/ disease Ex: Pathology, empathy, sympathetic |
| pel (Latin) | Def: To drive/ push Ex: Propel, compel, expel |
| Struc, struct (Latin) | Def: To build Ex: Structure, construction, destruct |
| Vis, vid (Latin) | Def: To see Ex: Visualize, video, vision |
| Voc, voke (Latin) | Def: To call Ex: Evoke, advocate, revoke |
| cogn (Latin) | Def: To know Ex: Recognize, cognition, cognizant |
| Loc, loqu (Latin) | Def: To speak. talk/ say Ex: Ventriloquist, eloquent |