Greek and Latin Roots 2

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Theos Greekgod • Theology(logos – to study) – knowledge or study of god • Monotheism(monos – one, alone) – belief in one god • Polytheism(poly – many) – belief in many gods • Atheist(a, ab – away from) – one who does not believe in any god • Enthusiasm(in – in, into) – having spirit or a god inside; inspiration

Deus Latingod • Deity – having the character of a god, object of worship; a god • Deify – to exalt to the position of a god; to treat as a god • Adieu(a – to, French) – parting salutation, go with God • Addio(ad – to, Italian) – goodbye • Adios(a – to, Spanish) - goodbye

Divinus Latingod-like • Divine(adj) – relating to or proceeding directly from God or a god • Divine(noun) – a soothsayer, a clergyman, a theologian • Divine(verb) – to discover as if led by God; find water with a divining rod • Divine Right of Kings – the right to rule comes from God and not the people

Homo, Hominis Latinman, human being • Homo sapiens(sapire – to be wise) – man as a thinking species • Homage – an oath of loyalty by a vassal or tenant to a feudal lord • Human – relating to or characteristic of human beings • Humane – marked by compassion for humans or animals

Anthropos Greekman, mankind, humankind • Anthropology(logos – to study) – the study of mankind • Philanthropy(philia – to love) – devotion to human welfare • Philanthropist – a generous giver to education, charity or social work • Misanthrope(mis – to hate) – a hater or distruster of mankind

Vir Latinman, manly, masculine • Virile – manly • Virago – a man-like woman • Triumvirate(tri – three) - a three man governing team • Virtue – manly strength or courage; moral excellence • Virtual – being in essence or effect, but not in fact • Virtuoso – a man with great technical skill in the fine arts, esp. music

Femina Latinwoman • Female – the gender that can produce eggs or bear offspring • Feminine – having qualities associated with women • Femininity – state of being womanly • Effeminate – feminine in appearance or manner; unmasculine • Feminism – advocacy of women’s rights • Femme fatale(French) – an irresistibly attractive woman

Infans, Infantis Latininability to speak • Infant – speechless; one who cannot yet speak • Infancy – condition of being an infant; early childhood • Infantile – behaving like an infant or child • Infant school – in England school for children under seven years old • Infantry – (originally) force composed of those too young or inexperienced or low in rank for cavalry service; (now) foot soldiers in an army

Pais, paidos Greekchild • Pediatrician(iatros – physician) – a doctor for children • Encyclopedia(kyklos – round) – a series of books which provide a child a well-rounded knowledge on all subjects • Pedagogue(agein – to lead) – tutor who escorted children to school • Pedantic – overly concerned with minute details and formalities in teaching

Schole Greekleisure, free time • School – (n) a place of education, a group of fish swimming together; (v) to teach or educate • Scholastic – of or pertaining to schools or school education • Scholar – a student who is taught, especially one who is learned in classical(Greek or Latin) languages or literature

Ergon Greekwork • Energy(en – in) – the capacity for being active or doing work; useable power • Ergometer(metron – measure) – device for measuring the work performed or energy expended during exercise • Allergy(allos – other) – exaggerated reaction to substances • Surgery(chirurgeon – working by hand) – physician who performs manual operations on the body

Ludo, Lusus Latinplay, mock • Allude(ad – to, toward) – make indirect reference to; refer to • Elude(e, ex – out of) – to avoid cleverly; to escape • Delude(v)(de – down, away from) – to play falsely, deceive • Illusion(n)(in – not) – the creation of a false impression of reality • Ludicrous – laughable, ridiculous, absurd

Iatros Greekdoctor, physician, comforter • Psychiatrist(phychos – soul) – doctor for the mind and soul • Podiatrist(podes – feet) – foot doctor • Hippiatrist(hippos – horse) – a veterinarian • Iatrogenic(genesis – origin, source) – illness or injury caused by doctors’ mistake • Geriatrics(geron – old age) – field of medicine dealing with older people

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