Directions: Review the information on Greek and Latin suffixes given here and answer the questions. Also, write at least one example word, its meaning, and a sentence using the word for each of the suffixes shown in the table below.
Greek/Latin Suffixes | Meaning | English Words |
-al | relating to | maternal |
-arium | place of | aquarium |
-dom | quality/state | freedom |
-gram | something written or drawn, a record | cardiogram, telegram |
-graph | something written or drawn; an instrument for writing, drawing or recording |
monograph, seismograph |
-ic | relating to | poetic |
-ile | quality/state | juvenile |
-ism | quality/state | criticism, optimism, capitalism |
-ist | one who practices | biologist |
-meter, -metry | measuring device; measure | geometry, kilometer, parameter, perimeter
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-oid | forms adjectives and nouns and means like, resembling or shape form | trapezoid,spheroid |
-ology | study of | biology,dermatology |
-ous | quality/state | nebulous |
-phone | sound; device that receives or emits sound | telephone |
-ular | relating to | cellular |
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