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Etymology

Etymology . [et-uh-mol-uh- jee ]  noun, plural et·y·mol·o·gies . 1. the derivation of a word. Synonyms: word origin, word source, derivation, origin.

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Etymology

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  1. Etymology [et-uh-mol-uh-jee]  noun, plural et·y·mol·o·gies. 1. the derivation of a word. Synonyms: word origin, word source, derivation, origin. 2. a chronological account of the birth and development of a particular word or element of a word, often delineating its spread from one language to another and its evolving changes in form and meaning. Synonyms: word history, word lore, historical development. 3. the study of historical linguistic change, especially as manifested in individual words.

  2. Amphi- Definition: Both Example: Amphibian

  3. Anti- Definition: Against Example: Antibiotic

  4. Derm- Definition: Skin Example: Dermatology, Dermatitis

  5. -tomy Definition: To cut Example: Appendectomy

  6. Phyto- Definition: Plant Example: Phytoplankton

  7. Path- Definition: Disease Example: Pathology

  8. Oo- Definition: Egg Example: Oogenesis

  9. -itis Definition: Inflammation Example: Arthritis

  10. Proto- Definition: First Example: Prototype, Protozoa

  11. -troph or -vor Definition: To feed Example: Autotroph, Herbivore

  12. -ped or -pod Definition: Foot or Feet Example: Podiatrist, Quadruped

  13. -ology Definition: Study of Example: Biology, Dermatology

  14. -cide Definition: To Kill Example: Pesticide, Homicide

  15. -stasis Definition: Remain the same Example: Homeostasis

  16. Photo- Definition: Light Example: Photosynthesis

  17. Arthro- Definition: Joint Example: Arthritis

  18. Mono- Definition: One Example: Monohybrid

  19. Micro- Definition: Small Example: Microscope

  20. Macro- Definition: Large Example: Macromolecule

  21. Hypo- Definition: Below or Insufficient Example: Hypotonic, Hypodermic

  22. Hyper- Definition: Above or Excessive Example: Hyperactive, Hypertonic

  23. Homo- or Homeo- Definition: Same Example: Homozygous

  24. Hetero- Definition: Different Example: Heterozygous

  25. De- Definition: Removal of or To break down Example: Decompose

  26. Chloro- Definition: Green Example: Chlorophyll

  27. Carni- Definition: Flesh or Meat Example: Carnivore

  28. Bio- Definition: Life Example: Biology, Biodiesel

  29. Bi- or Di- Definition: Two Example: Biped, Dissect

  30. Auto- Definition: Self Example: Autotroph, Automobile

  31. Arche- Definition: Ancient Example: Archeology

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