Understanding Greek and Latin Prefixes and Suffixes: A Comprehensive Guide

RWA 1.2 Initial InstructionGreek Prefixes anti = opposite Antibacterial: Destructive to or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.

Greek Prefixes geo = earth Geography: The study of the earth

Greek Prefixes a, an = without Amoral: Without moral standards

Greek Prefixes hyper = excessive Hyperactive: Displaying exaggerated physical activity

Greek Prefixes hypo = under, in small measure Hypoallergenic: Containing relatively few or no potentially irritating substances

Greek Prefixes micro = small Microwave: A small oven

Greek Prefixes mono – one, single, alone Monorail: A railroad or other transportation system using such a single rail

Greek Prefixes neo = new, recent Neonatal: Relating to new born children

Greek Prefixes pan = all Panorama: An unobstructed and wide view of an extensive area in all directions

Greek Prefixes peri = around about Perimeter: The border or outer boundary around a two-dimensional figure

Latin Prefixes uni = one Unicycle: A one-wheeled bicycle

Latin Prefixes bi = two Bicycle: A two-wheeled vehicle

Latin Prefixes tri = three Tricycle: A three-wheeled vehicle

Latin Prefixes semi = half Semicircle: A half of a circle

Latin Prefixes ab = thrown down Abject (poverty): To be thrown down into a hopeless situation

Latin Prefixes ad = to Address: Directed to a particular place

Latin Prefixes post = after; behind Postdate: To date (a check, invoice, letter, document) with a date later than the actual date

Latin Prefixes in = not; without Inappropriate: Not being appropriate

Latin Prefixes con = together Consort: One vessel or ship accompanying another

Latin Prefixes contra = against Contradict: To speak contrary (against) someone's point of view

Greek Suffixes phobia = fear of a specific thing Xenophobia: An unreasonable fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers.

Greek Suffixes logue = to speak Dialogue: Conversation between two or more persons

Greek Suffix phile- one that loves Audiophile: One who is especially interested in high-fidelity sound reproduction

Latin Suffixes ation- forms nouns from verbs Create = verb Creation = noun ment- forms nouns from verbs Amaze = verb Amazement = noun