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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. A- Definition: Without, Lacking Example: Asymmetrical

  3. Amphi- Definition: Both Example: Amphibian

  4. Ante- Definition: Before Example: Anterior

  5. Anti- Definition: Against, Opposite Example: Antibiotic

  6. Archeo- Definition: Ancient, Primitive Example: Archeology

  7. Arthr- Definition: Joint Example: Arthritis

  8. -ase Definition: Generally indicates an enzyme Example: Amylase

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

  10. Bi- or Di- Definition: Two Example: Bipolar, Diploid

  11. Bio- Definition: Life, living Example: Biology, Biodiesel

  12. Carn- Definition: Flesh, Meat Example: Carnivore

  13. Cata- Definition: Breakdown Example: Catalyst

  14. Chloro- Definition: Green Example: Chloroplast

  15. -cide Definition: To Kill Example: Insecticide, Homicide

  16. Cyt- Definition: Cell Example: Cytology

  17. De- Definition: Removal Example: Dehydration

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

  19. Eco- Definition: House Example: Ecology

  20. Ecto- Definition: Outside of Example: Ectoderm

  21. Endo- Definition: In, Into, Within Example: Endoplasm

  22. Eu- Definition: Well, Good, True, Normal Example: Eukaryote

  23. Grav- Definition: Heavy Example: Gravity, Gravitopism

  24. Hetero- Definition: Different, Other Example: Heterozygous, Heterotroph

  25. Homeo- Definition: Unchanging Example: Homeostasis

  26. Homo- Definition: Greek: Same, Alike Latin: Man Example: Homozygous, Homosapian

  27. Hydro- Definition: Water Example: Hydroponics, hydrology

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

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

  30. -itis Definition: Inflammation Example: Arthritis

  31. -logy Definition: Study of Example: Biology

  32. Macr- Definition: Large Example: Macromolecule

  33. Micro- Definition: Small Example: Microscope

  34. Mono- Definition: One Example: Monohybrid, Monochrome

  35. Neo- Definition: New Example: Neonatal

  36. Oo- Definition: Egg Example: Oogenesis

  37. Org- Definition: Living Example: Organism

  38. Orth- Definition: Straight Example: Orthodontist

  39. -ose Definition: Generally indicate a carbohydrate (sugar) Example: Glucose, Lactose, Fructose

  40. Path- Definition: Disease Example: Pathology

  41. Photo- Definition: Light Example: Photosynthesis

  42. Phyto-, Herb- Definition: Plant Example: Phytoplankton, Herbivore

  43. -pod, -ped Definition: Foot Example: Podiatrist, Pedestrian

  44. Poly- or Multi- Definition: Many Example: Polymer, Multicellular

  45. Pro- Definition: Before, Forward Example: Prokaryote

  46. -scope Definition: Look, device for seeing Example: Microscope

  47. -stasis Definition: Standing, Place, Staying Example: Homeostasis

  48. -synthesis Definition: Put together Example: Photosynthesis

  49. -tom Definition: Cut, Slice Example: Appendectomy

  50. -troph Definition: Nourishment, One who feeds Example: Autotroph

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