Greek and Latin Prefixes Quiz
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What does the prefix 'Hemi-' mean?

  • One
  • Few
  • Half (correct)
  • Six
  • Which prefix indicates 'many'?

  • Poly- (correct)
  • Oligo-
  • Semi-
  • Uni-
  • What is the meaning of the prefix 'Diplo'?

  • Two (correct)
  • One
  • Three
  • Four
  • Which prefix corresponds to the number 'four'?

    <p>Quadri-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Milli-' denote?

    <p>One-thousandth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Tachy-' signify?

    <p>Fast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix would be used to denote a condition that is below normal?

    <p>Hypo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the prefix 'Peri'?

    <p>Around or Surrounding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix refers to a large or enlarged condition?

    <p>Megalo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The prefix 'Equi-' is best described as meaning what?

    <p>Equal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Greek and Latin Prefixes

    • Uni- and mono- both mean "one"
    • Bi-, di-, and Diplo- all mean "two"
    • Tri- means "three"
    • Quadri- and tetra- both mean "four"
    • Oligo- means "few"
    • Poly- and multi- both mean "many"
    • Hex- and Sex- both mean "six"
    • Semi- and Hemi- both mean "half"
    • Milli- means "one-thousandth"

    Prefixes

    • Mono, Uni mean one or single
    • Bi, Di, Diplo mean two or double
    • Tri means three or triple
    • Semi, Hemi mean half or one side
    • Equi, Iso mean equal
    • Eu, Normo mean normal
    • Hypo means below normal, deficient, low, decreased
    • A/An means absent, lacking, or without
    • Pan, Omni mean all
    • Multi, Poly mean many
    • Oligo means few or very little
    • Micro means small
    • Macro, Megalo mean large

    Colors

    • Chromo/Chromato means color
    • Alb means pale
    • Chloro means green
    • Cyano means blue
    • Erythro means red
    • Glauco means gray or opaque
    • Leuko means white
    • Melano means black
    • Polio means gray
    • Porphyr means purple
    • Rhodo means rose-red
    • Xantho means yellow

    Time and Location

    • Ante, Pro, Pre mean before
    • Post means after
    • Re means again
    • Retro means back or backward
    • Neo means new
    • Chrono means time
    • Tachy means fast
    • Brady means slow
    • Epi, Hyper, Supra, Super mean above, upon, on, above normal, excess, high, elevated
    • Peri, Circum mean around, surrounding

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    Test your knowledge of Greek and Latin prefixes with this quiz. Learn the meanings of various prefixes including uni-, bi-, tri-, and more. Challenge yourself to identify how these prefixes alter the meaning of words.

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