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Which Greek root means 'man; human; humanity'?
Which Greek root means 'man; human; humanity'?
- auto
- bio
- chron
- anthropo (correct)
Which Greek root means 'self'?
Which Greek root means 'self'?
- bio
- auto (correct)
- anthropo
- chron
Which Greek root means 'life'?
Which Greek root means 'life'?
- chron
- bio (correct)
- anthropo
- auto
Which Greek root means 'time'?
Which Greek root means 'time'?
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Which Greek root means 'power'?
Which Greek root means 'power'?
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Greek Roots and Their Meanings
- The Greek root "anthropos" translates to 'man', 'human', or 'humanity', forming the basis for words like anthropology and philanthropist.
- "Autos" is the Greek root for 'self', evident in terms like autobiography and automatic, emphasizing self-reference or its own characteristics.
- The Greek root "bio" means 'life', used in words such as biology and biography, indicating the study or account of living entities.
- "Chronos" represents 'time', which appears in terms like chronological and synchronize, relating to the order and measurement of time.
- "Dynamis" signifies 'power', found in words like dynamic and dynamite, highlighting strength or force in various contexts.
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