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English 9 Latin Prefixes

Explore the etymology of common English words with prefixes like 'ab,' 'ad,' 'ambi,' 'ante,' and more. Learn the meanings and examples of words rooted in Latin and Greek origins.

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English 9 Latin Prefixes

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  1. English 9Latin Prefixes Unit 1

  2. ab • Ab—from, away from • Example words: • Abnormal (adj.)—away from the average; away from normal • Abdicate (v)—move away from or give up power

  3. ad • Ad—to • Example words: • Adhere (v)—to stay attached; to stick to • Administer (v) –to give to or apply to

  4. Ambi, amphi • Ambi, amphi—both • Example words: • Ambidextrous (adj.) – able to use both hands • Amphibious (adj.)—able to live both on land and in water

  5. ante • Ante—before • Example words: • Antebellum (adj.) –before the war • Antenatal (adj.) –happening or existing before birth

  6. Anthro • Anthro—man • Example words: • Anthropocentric (adj.) – regarding human beings, their existence and welfare as the central fact • Anthropology (n) – science or study of human beings

  7. anti • Anti – against • Example words: • Antibody(n)—a protein produced by the body to fight against bacteria and other organic poisons • Antipathy (n) – strong or fixed dislike; a feeling against

  8. auto • Auto—self • Example words: • Autobiography (n) – an account of a person’s life written by that person • Autocracy (n) – supreme power of government exerted by one person

  9. be • Be—by • Example words: • Beside (prep): by the side of • Bespatter (v) : soil by spattering

  10. bi • Bi –two • Example words: • Bicycle (n): lightweight vehicle with two wheels • Bicultural (adj.): having two distinct cultures existing side by side

  11. bio • Bio – life • Example words: • Biology (n) – the study of life • Biopsy(n) –the surgical removal of cells from the living body for examination and diagnosis

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