Greek and Latin Word Parts
When you come across words you do not know, you can use several strategies to figure out the word.
One strategy is to figure out what the different parts of the word mean. Many of our English words are made up of prefixes, suffixes, and root words from Greek and Latin.
Greek and Latin Word PartsOne strategy is to figure out what the different parts of the word mean. Many of our English words are made up of prefixes, suffixes, and root words from Greek and Latin.
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Greek and Latin Word Parts
Greek and Latin Affixes (L.7.4b)
Greek and Latin Roots (L.7.4b)