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Root Words #9
The Greek root is Kyklos and the Latin is circum
Term | Definition |
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circulation | Circum Latin Movement in a circular motion or course |
circumstance | Circum Latin Conditions existing at a certain time |
circumspect | Circum Latin look all around |
cycle | Kyklos Greek any complete round or recurring series |
cyclometer | Kyklos Greek An instrument for measuring arcs; device for recording the revolution of a wheel |
cyclone | Kyklos Greek a storm characterized by a circular wind motion; a tornado |
encyclopedia | Kyklos Greek a series of books of knowledge needed for a well-rounded education |
Cyclops (don't forget to capitalize) | Kyklos Greek Any group of giants in Greek mythology having a single round eye in the middle of the forehead |