English

Common latin roots.

Definition

Word parts derived from Latin that appear in a huge number of English words, particularly in academic, legal, and scientific vocabulary. Recognizing Latin roots is one of the most effective strategies for figuring out the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Examples

Real-world.

  • 1 'dict' (say/speak) → predict, dictionary, contradict
  • 2 'rupt' (break) → interrupt, erupt, corrupt
  • 3 'scrib/script' (write) → describe, manuscript, prescription
Related terms

Tangled up with.

Common greek roots → Word parts strategy → Root word families → Unknown word analysis →
Studied in

1 unit use this concept.

Vocabulary Greek and Latin Roots →