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This article delves into the etymology of various words related to action, making, and skill, tracing their roots back to Latin and Greek origins. Discover the fascinating history behind terms like "do," "factory," "instrument," and "technology." Explore how these concepts have evolved over time and expanded our understanding of human creativity and capability.
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Trimester 1Week #10 Doing
root:ACTmeaning: to doorigin: Latin Doing 1. action:the process of doing something 2. react:to respond or behave in a particular way other words: actor transaction
root:FAC/FACT/FECT/FICTmeaning: to makeorigin: Latin Doing 1. factory:a building where goods are made or assembled 2. manufacture: something made from raw materials by hand or machinery other words: confectionery artifact
root: STRUC/STRUCTmeaning: to make or buildorigin: Latin Doing 1. instrument: a tool to build with 2. reconstruct:to build again other words: construction destruction
root:TECHN/TECHNO meaning: art or skillorigin: Greek Doing 1. technical:having a special skill or knowledge in a mechanical or scientific area 2. technique:the method, procedure, or way a skill is carried out other words: technology pyrotechnics