This section covers certain roots which, by their use as prefixes, suffixes and syllables, make up the majority of English language words. Remembering these words will help you in figuring out the meanings of words including new ones you come across every day.
| hypo-|
Meaning: under
Origin: hypo (Latin) meaning "under"
Example Words:
hypo·thesis: hypo + thesis ("a placing, proposition")
- base, basis of an argument
hypo·dermic: hypo + derma ("skin")
- under the skin
hypo·thermia: hypo + therme (Greek - "heat")
- Abnormally low body temperature
More Words with same origin: hypothalamus, hypoglycemia, hypotenuse, hyphen
| hyper-|
Meaning: over
Origin: hyper (Latin) meaning "over" or “beyond”
Example Words:
hyper·baton: hyper "over" + bainein "to step"
- (literal meaning) overstepping
hyper·bole: hyper- "beyond" + bol ( form ballein) "to throw"
More Words with same origin: hype, hyperactive, hyperdrive, hypermania, hyperlearning, hyperacidity, hypercritical
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