Greek Roots
Greek Roots Almost 70% of the English language is derived from Latin and Greek By studying Greek and Latin roots, you can gain a better understanding of English, and it becomes easier to recognize and decode unfamiliar words that are related to these roots.
astr ἀστηρ “star” astronomy, astrology, astronaut, asteroid
bio βιος “life” biology, amphibian, biography
geo γαια “earth” geology, geography
hydr ὑδωρ “water” hydrophobia, hydrant, hydroelectric, dehydrate
mega μεγας “big”, “large” megalopolis, megaphone, megabyte
micro μικρος “small” microscope, microphone
mono μονος “alone”, “single”, “one” monarchy, monologue, monotonous, monopoly
phil φιλος - “friendship” φιλεω - “to love” philanthropy, philosophy, Philadelphia, Phillip
phon φωνη “sound”, “voice” phonics, telephone, microphone
photo φως “light” photosynthesis, photograph
poly πολυς “many” polytheism, polygon
protos πρωτος “first” prototype, protozoan, protagonist
psyche ψυχη “spirit”, “mind”, “soul” psychology, psychosis
tele τηλε “distant”, “far away” telephone, television, telepathy, telescope
thermos θερμος “heat” thermometer, thermostat, hypothermia
Bonus Roots νομος - arrangement, law, order λογος - word, reason, speech, thought φοβος - fear πολις - city σκοπος - look at, examine αρχη - rule ἀνθρωπος - man θεος - god