Classical prefixes & number roots
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1. What does the Latin prefix “circum-” or Greek “peri-” (as in “circumference” and “perimeter”) mean: around or through?
“circum-” · “peri-” · Classical prefixes & numbe… 2. What does the Greek prefix “hepta-” (or Latin “sept-”) mean in geometry: seven or nine?
“hepta-” · “sept-” · Classical prefixes & numbe… 3. What does the Latin root “luc-” or “lum-” (as in “translucent” and “luminous”) mean: light or heavy?
“luc-” · “lum-” · Classical prefixes & numbe… 4. What does the Greek root “phil-” (as in “philanthropy” and “hydrophilic”) mean: loving / having an affinity for, or fearing?
“phil-” · “philanthropy” · Classical prefixes & numbe… 5. What does the Greek prefix “hexa-” (as in “hexagon”) mean: six or seven?
“hexa-” · “hexagon” · Classical prefixes & numbe… 6. What does the Latin prefix “quadr-” or Greek “tetra-” (as in “quadrilateral” and “tetrahedron”) mean: four or six?
“quadr-” · “tetra-” · Classical prefixes & numbe… 7. What does the Latin prefix “inter-” (as in “international” and “interisland”) mean: between / among, or within?
“inter-” · “international” · Classical prefixes & numbe… 8. What does the prefix “octa-” or “octo-” (as in “octagon” and “octopus”) mean: eight or ten?
“octa-” · “octo-” · Classical prefixes & numbe… 9. What does the Greek root “anthrop-” (as in “anthropology” and “philanthropy”) mean: human being or star?
“anthrop-” · “anthropology” · Classical prefixes & numbe… 10. What does the Greek prefix “hypo-” (as in “hypothermia” and “hypodermic”) mean: under / below normal, or above?
“hypo-” · “hypothermia” · Classical prefixes & numbe… 11. What does the Latin root “ver-” (as in “verify”, “verdict” and “veracity”) mean: truth or speed?
“ver-” · “verify” · Classical prefixes & numbe… 12. What does the Latin prefix “intra-” (as in “intranet” and “intracellular”) mean: within / inside one group or cell, or between different countries?
“intra-” · “intranet” · Classical prefixes & numbe…