Common Greek Roots

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Root Meaning Examples

anti against antibacterial, antidote, antithesis

ast(er) star asteroid, astronomy, astronaut

aqu water aquarium, aquatic, aqualung

auto self automatic, automate, autobiograph

biblio book bibliography, bibliophile

bio life biography, biology, biodegradable

chrome color monochromatic, phytochrome

chrono time chronic, synchronize, chronicle

doc teach document, docile, doctrinal

dyna power dynasty, dynamic, dynamite

geo earth geography, geology, geometry

gno to know agnostic, acknowledge

graph write autograph, graphic, demographic

hydr water dehydrate, hydrant, hydropower

kinesis movement kinetic, photokinesis

logos word/study astrology, biology, theologian

narc sleep narcotic, narcolepsy

path feel empathy, pathetic, apathy

phil love philosophy, bibliophile, philanthropy

phon sound microphone, phonograph, telephone

photo light photograph, photocopy, photon

schem plan scheme, schematic

syn together/with synthetic, photosynthesis

tele far telescope, telepathy, television
tropos turning dheliotrope, tropical