Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots (Prefixes 20-40) Flashcards
What does the Greek prefix “Epi” mean?
Definition: upon.
Ex: epidermis, epilogue.
What is the Greek prefix “En” mean?
Definition: in, within.
Ex: encircle, enclose.
What does the Latin prefix “Ex” mean?
Definition: out of, away from.
Ex: exit, exclude.
What does the Greek prefix “Hyper” mean?
Definition: over.
Ex: hyperactive, hyperimmune.
What does the Latin prefix “In” mean?
Definition: in, into, on, against, not.
Ex: inside, incapable.
What does the Latin prefix “Intro” mean?
Definition: inside.
Ex: introduce, introvert.
What does the Latin prefix “Ob” mean?
Definition: against.
Ex: ob, objection.
What does the Latin prefix “Omni” mean?
Definition: every, all.
Ex: omnivore, omniscient.
What does the Latin prefix “Per” mean?
Definition: through.
Ex: permanent, persistent.
What does the Greek prefix “Peri” mean?
Definition: around.
Ex: perimeter, peripheral.
What does the Latin prefix “Post” mean?
Definition: after.
Ex: postmortem, postpone.
What does the Latin prefix “Pre” mean?
Definition: before.
Ex: prehistory, precaution.
What does the Latin prefix “Re” mean?
Definition: back, again.
Ex: reinstate, reconsider.
What does the Latin prefix “Retro” mean?
Definition: backwards.
Ex: retroactive, retrospect.
What does the Latin prefix “Sub” mean?
Definition: beneath.
Ex: submarine, submerge.
