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Latin & Greek Roots
Term | Definition |
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photos | light photograph-picture drawn by light photometer-a device which measures light |
graph | to write or draw photograph-picture drawn by light autograph-to write one's own name |
tele | far away, distant television- seeing distant things telegraph- writing from a distance telescope- a device for looking at distant objects |
metron | measure meter-unit of measure-39.47 inches long thermometer-measure heat anemometer-measures wind speed |
tropos | turning heliotrope- a flower named for its tendency to turn toward the sun |
philia | love, friendship philosopher-one who loves wisdom philanthropist-one who cares about his fellow human |
phobos | fear phobia-irrational fear claustrophobia- fear of closed places |
syn | with, together synthesis-putting together synagogue-place to bring people together |
thesis | put, place, position theme-an essay or composition on a subject with a statement and supporting reasons |
kinesis | movement kinesiology-study of human movement cinema-motion pictures |