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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'?
Which Greek root means 'power'?
Which Greek root means 'power'?
Flashcards
What does the Greek root 'anthropo' mean?
What does the Greek root 'anthropo' mean?
Relating to man, human, or humanity.
What does the Greek root 'auto' mean?
What does the Greek root 'auto' mean?
Relating to self or acting by itself.
What does the Greek root 'bio' mean?
What does the Greek root 'bio' mean?
Relating to life or living organisms.
What does the Greek root 'chron' mean?
What does the Greek root 'chron' mean?
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What does the Greek root 'dyna' mean?
What does the Greek root 'dyna' mean?
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Study Notes
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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