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If a new word, 'centigram,' is introduced, and it follows the same Latin root principles as 'centipede,' what would 'centigram' most likely refer to?
If a new word, 'centigram,' is introduced, and it follows the same Latin root principles as 'centipede,' what would 'centigram' most likely refer to?
- One thousand grams
- One-hundredth of a gram (correct)
- One gram multiplied by one hundred
- Ten grams
A biologist discovers a new species of centipede in the Amazon rainforest. Upon examination, they find that this centipede has 150 pairs of legs. How many body segments does this centipede have?
A biologist discovers a new species of centipede in the Amazon rainforest. Upon examination, they find that this centipede has 150 pairs of legs. How many body segments does this centipede have?
- 300
- 75
- 150 (correct)
- 37
Which of the following words is most closely related to the meaning of 'pede'?
Which of the following words is most closely related to the meaning of 'pede'?
- Pedestal (correct)
- Manual
- Optometry
- Dentist
If an entomologist discovers a new insect and names it 'quadripede', which of the following is most likely true about this insect?
If an entomologist discovers a new insect and names it 'quadripede', which of the following is most likely true about this insect?
Why is the name 'centipede' considered an exaggeration?
Why is the name 'centipede' considered an exaggeration?
Given that 'centi-' means 'hundred' and 'pede' means 'foot', what would be the most logical meaning of the invented word 'centimanus'?
Given that 'centi-' means 'hundred' and 'pede' means 'foot', what would be the most logical meaning of the invented word 'centimanus'?
If a scientist were to name a new measurement unit 'centimeasure', based on the Latin root principles, what relationship would it most likely have with the standard unit of 'measure'?
If a scientist were to name a new measurement unit 'centimeasure', based on the Latin root principles, what relationship would it most likely have with the standard unit of 'measure'?
A child argues that because 'centipede' means 'hundred feet', all centipedes should have exactly 100 legs. Which of the following explanations best clarifies why this isn't the case?
A child argues that because 'centipede' means 'hundred feet', all centipedes should have exactly 100 legs. Which of the following explanations best clarifies why this isn't the case?
Based on the Latin root 'pes' meaning 'foot', which of the following professions would most likely involve specialized knowledge related to the 'pes'?
Based on the Latin root 'pes' meaning 'foot', which of the following professions would most likely involve specialized knowledge related to the 'pes'?
Suppose a scientist discovers a fossil of an ancient creature with multiple pairs of legs per body segment. If they were to name it using Latin roots, which name would be most appropriate given the provided context?
Suppose a scientist discovers a fossil of an ancient creature with multiple pairs of legs per body segment. If they were to name it using Latin roots, which name would be most appropriate given the provided context?
Flashcards
What does "centi" mean?
What does "centi" mean?
Comes from the Latin word "centum", meaning "hundred". Used as a prefix to denote a hundred or hundredth.
What does "pede" mean?
What does "pede" mean?
Originates from the Latin word "pes", meaning "foot". It's a root in English words related to feet.
What does "centipede" literally mean?
What does "centipede" literally mean?
Literally means "hundred feet" by combining "centi" (hundred) and "pede" (foot), but centipedes don't actually have 100 feet.
How many legs do centipedes have?
How many legs do centipedes have?
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How are a centipede's legs arranged?
How are a centipede's legs arranged?
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Study Notes
- The word "centipede" is a compound word derived from two roots: "centi" and "pede"
"Centi"
- "Centi" comes from the Latin word "centum"
- "Centum" means "hundred"
- It is used as a prefix in many English words to denote a hundred or a hundredth
- Examples include "centimeter" (one-hundredth of a meter) and "cent" (one-hundredth of a dollar)
- Therefore, the "centi" part of "centipede" suggests "hundred"
"Pede"
- "Pede" comes from the Latin word "pes"
- "Pes" means "foot"
- It is used as a root in English words related to feet
- Examples include "pedal" (a lever operated by the foot) and "pedestrian" (a person traveling on foot)
- Therefore, the "pede" part of "centipede" means "foot"
Centipede Meaning
- Combining the meanings of the two roots, "centipede" literally means "hundred feet"
- Centipedes do not actually have one hundred feet
- The name is an exaggeration
- Centipedes can have anywhere from 30 to over 300 legs depending on the species
- Each body segment of a centipede has one pair of legs
- The number of segments varies between species, determining the total number of legs
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