Language/English/Vocabulary/Most-Common-Greek-Roots

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Root	Meaning	Examples
anti	against	antibacterial, antidote, antithesis
ast(er)	star	asteroid, astronomy, astronaut
auto	self, same	automatic, automate, autobiograph
biblio	Bible, book,	bibliography, bibliophile
bio	life + science	biography, biology, biodegradable
chrome	color	monochromatic, phytochrome
chrono	time, dia- + chronos = lasting through time	chronic, synchronize, chronicle, diachronic (adj.)
dyna-	power, powerful	dynasty, dynamic, dynamite,dynastic
geo-	earth, land or country	geography, geology, geometry
gno-	to know	agnostic, acknowledge
graph-	write, instrument for recording; something written.	autograph, graphic, demographic
hydr-	combining form of hydor: water,	dehydrate, hydrant, hydropower
kinesis	physical movement, muscular action	kinetic, photokinesis
logos	word, study,statement, discourse	astrology, biology, theologian, neologism
narc-	combining form of narke : sleep, stupor	narcotic, narcolepsy, narcissus
-path-	from Greek pathos : suffering from, suffering	empathy, pathetic, apathy, pathology
phil-	loving, fond of, tending to	philosophy, bibliophile, philanthropy, philately
phon	voice, sound	microphone, phonograph, telephone
photo-n	light,unit of electromagnetic radiation	photograph, photocopy, photon
schem	plan	scheme, schematic
syn	together, with	synthetic, photosynthesis
tele	far,operating over distance	telescope, telepathy, television
tropos	turning, a turn, change	heliotrope, tropical, troposphere

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