DV Lesson 1 Word Terminals
-ic -al -ac These terminals mean “pertaining to” when attached to a root or a combination of elements. EX: cardiac-pertaining to the heart
-ical A combination of –ic and –al but carries the same meaning “pertaining to” EX: mathematical = pertaining to math
-y Noun ending The act of or reacting to a condition EX: inquiry = the act or result of asking questions
-ia An unhealthy state or condition of EX: leukemia = a condition of the white cells
-um Noun ending Used to form the name of a thing from the root EX: addendum = something added
-is Noun ending Used to form a name of something from the root EX: dermis = the skin