Root Word: Auto- Flashcards
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What does the root 'Auto-' mean?

  • Self (correct)
  • Car
  • Knowledge
  • Government
  • What is an auto?

    A vehicle that moves itself

    What is an autocracy?

    Government by a single person

    What does 'autonomous' mean?

    <p>Self-governing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an autopsy?

    <p>One self-exterminating of a corpse to determine the cause of death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'autognosis' refer to?

    <p>Self-knowledge; self-understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Root Word: Auto-

    • Root "Auto-" translates to "self," indicating self-action or self-governance.

    Vocabulary Derived from Auto-

    • Auto (E): Refers to a car or vehicle; represents transport that can move by itself without external power.

    • Autocracy: A political system where a single individual holds absolute power and authority over governance and decision-making.

    • Autonomous: Describes entities or individuals that operate independently and self-govern without external control.

    • Autopsy: A medical examination of a deceased body to establish the cause of death, metaphorically viewed as self-determining the reasons for mortality.

    • Autognosis (C): Refers to self-knowledge or self-understanding, emphasizing awareness of one's thoughts and feelings.

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