Questions and Answers
What does the root 'Auto-' mean?
What is an auto?
A vehicle that moves itself
What is an autocracy?
Government by a single person
What does 'autonomous' mean?
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What is an autopsy?
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What does 'autognosis' refer to?
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Study Notes
Root Word: Auto-
- Root "Auto-" translates to "self," indicating self-action or self-governance.
Vocabulary Derived from Auto-
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Auto (E): Refers to a car or vehicle; represents transport that can move by itself without external power.
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Autocracy: A political system where a single individual holds absolute power and authority over governance and decision-making.
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Autonomous: Describes entities or individuals that operate independently and self-govern without external control.
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Autopsy: A medical examination of a deceased body to establish the cause of death, metaphorically viewed as self-determining the reasons for mortality.
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Autognosis (C): Refers to self-knowledge or self-understanding, emphasizing awareness of one's thoughts and feelings.
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