by Wordpandit | Sep 2, 2017 | Word Roots |
Definition & Meaning: Asco Root Word The root word-Asco- comes from Greek word –Askos meaning a bag, a sac, or a wineskin. For instance, the word Ascus represents a sac shaped cell present in a certain type of fungi. Let’s use its origin to understand the meaning...
by Wordpandit | Sep 2, 2017 | Word Roots |
Definition & Meaning: Arthro Root Word The root word-arthro comes from Greek – ‘arthron’ that refers to the joints in the body. For instance, the word Arthritis means pain or inflammation in the joints because: Arthro: Joints Itis(Suffix): inflammation or burning...
by Wordpandit | Sep 2, 2017 | Word Roots |
Definition & Meaning: Arterio Root Word The root word-arterio has its Greek origin-‘arteria’that refers to an artery or a windpipe. Along with many root words that we have discussed till now, this among many has its use in medicine. Let’s look at the word...
by Wordpandit | Sep 2, 2017 | Word Roots |
Definition & Meaning: Art Root Word The root word-art comes from Latin –Artem ‘skill’ that usually refers to the quality or expressions of what is beautiful or of great significance. For instance, the word artefact refers to an object of cultural interest made by...
by Wordpandit | Sep 2, 2017 | Word Roots |
Definition & Meaning: Arium Root Word The root word -Arium comes originally from Latin -ārium. It is usually used for ‘a place or container connected with, or employed for, some purpose.’ The word Aquarium is a place where creatures of water (aquatic animals) are...
by Wordpandit | Sep 2, 2017 | Word Roots |
Definition & Meaning: Arious Root Word The root word -arious comes originally from Latin adjectives ending in -Arius. It generally refers to an adjective which means Connected with; pertaining to. For instance, the word various meaning different from one another;...
