Etymology

Etymology [et-uh-mol-uh-jee]

noun, plural etymologies. 1. the derivation of a word. Synonyms: word origin, word source, derivation, origin.

2. a chronological account of the birth and development of a particular word or element of a word, often delineating its spread from one language to another and its evolving changes in form and meaning. Synonyms: word history, word lore, historical development.

3. the study of historical linguistic change, especially as manifested in individual words.

A-Definition: Without, LackingExample: Asymmetrical2Amphi-Definition: BothExample: Amphibian3Ante-Definition: Before Example: Anterior4Anti-Definition: Against, OppositeExample: AntibioticArcheo-Definition: Ancient, PrimitiveExample: ArcheologyArthr-Definition:JointExample:Arthritis-aseDefinition:Generally indicates an enzymeExample:AmylaseAuto-Definition: SelfExample: Autotroph, AutomobileBi- or Di-Definition: TwoExample:Bipolar, DiploidBio-Definition:LifeExample:Biology, BiodieselCarn-Definition: Flesh, MeatExample:CarnivoreCata-Definition: BreakdownExample:CatalistChloro-Definition:GreenExample:Chloroplast-cideDefinition:To KillExample:Insecticide, HomicideCyt-Definition:CellExample:CytologyDe-Definition: Removal Example:DehydrationDerm-Definition: SkinExample:Dermatology, DermatitisEco-Definition: HouseExample:EcologyEcto-Definition: Outside ofExample:EctodermEndo-Definition: In, Into, WithinExample:EndoscopyEu-Definition: Well, Good, True, NormalExample:EukaryoteGrav-Definition: HeavyExample:Gravity, GravitopismHetero-Definition: Different, OtherExample:Heterozygous, HeterotrophHomeo-Definition: UnchangingExample:HomeostasisHomo-Definition: Greek: Same, Alike Latin: ManExample:Homozygous, HomosapianHydro-Definition: WaterExample:Hydroponics, hydrologyHyper-Definition: Above or ExcessiveExample:Hyperactive, Hypertonic, HypertensionHypo-Definition: Below, Under or InsufficientExample:Hypotonic, Hypodermic-itisDefinition:InflammationExample:Arthritis-logyDefinition:Study ofExample:BiologyMacr-Definition:LargeExample:MacromoleculeMicro-Definition:SmallExample: MicroscopeMono-Definition:OneExample:Monohybrid, MonochromeNeo-Definition:NewExample:NeonatalOo-Definition:EggExample:OogenesisOrg-Definition:LivingExample:OrganismOrth-Definition: StraightExample:Orthodontist-oseDefinition: Generally indicates a carbohydrate (sugar)Example:Glucose, Lactose, FructosePath-Definition:DiseaseExample:PathologyPhoto-Definition:LightExample:PhotosynthesisPhyto-, Herb-Definition:PlantExample: Phytoplankton, Herbivore-podDefinition: FootExample:Podiatrist, PodestrianPoly- or Multi-Definition:ManyExample: Polymer, MulticellularPro-Definition:Before, ForwardExample:Prokaryote-scopeDefinition:Look, device for seeingExample:Microscope-stasisDefinition: Standing, Place, StayingExample: Homeostasis-synthesisDefinition:Put togetherExample:Photosynthesis-tomDefinition:Cut, SliceExample:Appendectomy-trophDefinition:Nourishment, One who feedsExample:Autotroph -vorDefinition:Devour, EatExample:Omnivore