1. Word Parts 9 roots (white) 5 prefixes (pink) 2 suffixes (green)
Greek lesson 3
Word Parts
9 roots (white)
5 prefixes (pink)
2 suffixes (green)

2. 1. Theo, the = god Lesson 3: Roots
Example words: Theocracy, theology, atheist
The root comes from Theos meaning God. There are lots of words including a few names such as Theodore and Theodora which mean “gift from God”, containing this root.

3. 2. Geo = earth Lesson 3: Roots
Example words: Geocentric, geochemistry, geography, geology
The roots ge and geo meaning earth, soil, and ground are invaluable roots that can open doors to the land and the water.
Geocentric = measuring from the center of the earth
Geochemistry = science of the chemical composition of the earth’s crust
Geography = science of the earth and its life
Geology = history of the earth as recorded in the rocks

4. 3. Helio = sun Lesson 3: Roots
Example words: Heliocentric, heliolatry, heliosis, heliotherapy
This root come from the Greek word Helios which means sun. Vocabulary words associated with photography, sun worship, sunbathing and sunflowers.
Heliolatry = sun worship
Heliosis = sunburn, sunstroke
Heliotherapy = use of sunbaths to cure diseases
Heliotrope = a plant which turns towards the sun

5. 4. Dyn , dynam = power; force
Lesson 3: Roots
4. Dyn , dynam = power; force
Example words: Dynamic, dynamite, dynamo, dynasty
These root words are Dyn and Dynam which mean power or force are dynamo roots
Dynamic = forceful; powerful
Dynamite = an explosive
Dynamo = a machine for converting mechanical energy to electrical energy.
Dynasty = an expecially powerful line of kings or other figures of authority

6. 5. Chron = time Lesson 3: roots
Example word: Chronology, chronicle, synchronous
This root word is chron which means time. It comes from the Greek word cronos.
Chronology = the science of recording events by period and by date
Chronicle = a record of events in order of time
Synchronous = happening at the same time

7. 6. Chrom, chromate = color Lesson 3: roots
Example words: Chromatic, chromatic scale, chromosome, chromotosis
The root word is chrom or chromate from the greek word chroma which means color.
Chromatic = Color; relating to color
Chromatic scale = a musical scale of any shades of tone
Chromosome = a tiny body found in living cells which controls heredity
Chromotosis = unnatural pigmentation of the skin

8. 7. Meter, metr = measure Lesson 3: roots
Example words: Barometer, chronometer, megameter, speedometer
The Greek root meter means to measure. This is a universal word and everything in life is metered out to us. The list of words containing this root are mostly scientific.
Barometer: Instrument to record atmospheric pressure
Chronometer: An instrument which measures time.
Mega meter: an instrument which measure longitude by observation of the stars
Speedometer: Instrument of measuring speed
Thermometer, seismometer, voltammeter, hypermetric

9. 8. Center, centr = center Lesson 3: roots
Example words: Eccentric, central, centrifugal, egocentric
Eccentric: deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd
Centrifugal: moving or tending to move away from a center.

10. 9. Cycl = Circle Lesson 3: Roots
Example words: bicycle, cycle, encyclopedia, Cyclops

11. 1. Mono = one Lesson 3: prefix
Example words: monochrome, monosyllable, monoxide, monogamy, monarch
Monarch: the sovereign head of state,[1] officially outranking all other individuals in the realm.[2

12. Lesson 3: prefix
2. Bi = two
Example words: bicycle, biennial, bifocal, bigamy, binary, binoculars, biscotti
Biennial: taking place every other year
Binary: relating to or consisting of two things or parts

13. 3. Dis, di = two; twice Lesson 3: prefix
Example words: dicot, diode, dipole, diplopia
Diplopia: Double vision
Dicot: flowering plant with two cotyledons; the stem grows by deposit on its outside

14. 4. Iso = equal Lesson 3: prefix
Example words: isometric, isomorphic, isotonic, isotropic, isobar, isothermic
Isometric: having equality of measure.
Isobar: a line connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure

15. 5. Ortho = correct; right; straight
Lesson 3: prefix
5. Ortho = correct; right; straight
Example words: orthodontist, orthodox, orthodoxy, orthopedic, orthosis, unorthodox
Orthodox: conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true; established and approved.

16. 1. -Latry = worship Lesson 3: Suffix
Example words: Heliolatry, idolatry, theolatry
Heliolatry: worship of the sun
Idolatry: worship of idols

17. 2. Mancy = Divination, prophecy
Lesson 3: Suffix
2. Mancy = Divination, prophecy
Example words: Alectoromancy, chiromancy, pyromancy
Alectoromancy: Divination by the observation of a rooster eating corn scattered on letters; crowing, etc.