This is a very common suffix that means “the study of” as seen in words like biology and cardiology.
What is -logy?
This is a Greek prefix that means “two,” or “double,” used in words like dioxide.
What is -di?
This is a Greek root that means “water,” used in words like hydration and hydrolysis.
What is -hydr?
Comes from Greek and means “writing” or “record.” It refers to something written or recorded.
What is -gram?
Comes from Greek and it means self or same it indicates that a process, action, or structure is directed at or originates from oneself
Wha is auto-
This is a latin prefix that means, “two”, “twice,” or “double,” used in words like bicuspid or bilateral.
What is -bi?
A Greek root meaning “power” or “energy.” Used in words like "Dynamite" & "Dynasty."
What is Dynam?
A surgical suffix meaning to create an opening like a colostomy.
what is -ostomy?
Comes from Greek and means “like in form or shape.” It describes something resembling another thing.
What is -oid?
A Latin prefix meaning "before," "in front of," or "prior to." Used in words like "Antemortem" or "Anterior."
What is ante-?
Comes from Greek and means “new” or “recent.” It describes something newly formed or introduced.
What is neo-?
A suffix meaning to look or observe, like when it is used in words like microscope or stethoscope.
What is scope-?
A suffix meaning inflammation commonly used in conditions like bronchitis or tonsillitis.
What is -itis?
A Greek prefix meaning “both,” “on both sides”, or “around.” Used in words like "Ambidextrous" or "Amphitheater."
What is Ampho; amb?
Can mean “beside,” “near,” or “equal,” depending on its use.
What is par-?
A Latin prefix meaning "away from," "off," or "separation." Used in words like "Absent" or "Abduct."
What is Ab?