Greek and Latin roots

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cycl

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A Greek root meaning 'circle' or 'ring', often used in words related to circular shapes or cycles, such as 'bicycle' (two circles) or 'cycle'.

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bio

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A Greek root meaning 'life', found in words like 'biology' (the study of life) and 'biography' (a written account of someone's life).

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chron

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A Greek root meaning 'time', used in words like 'chronology' (the arrangement of events in time) and 'synchronize' (to occur at the same time).

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liter

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A Latin root meaning 'letters', associated with reading and writing, as seen in words like 'literature' (written works) and 'literal' (taking words in their most basic sense).

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mit/mis

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A Latin root meaning 'send', found in words like 'transmit' (to send across) and 'mission' (a sending forth).

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geo

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A Greek root meaning 'earth', used in words like 'geography' (the study of the earth) and 'geology' (the study of the earth's structure).

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dict

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A Latin root meaning 'speak' or 'say', found in words like 'dictate' (to say aloud) and 'dictionary' (a book that speaks the meanings of words).

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phon

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A Greek root meaning 'sound', used in words like 'telephone' (distant sound) and 'symphony' (a harmonious sound).

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scrib/script

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A Latin root meaning 'write', found in words like 'describe' (to write about) and 'manuscript' (a written document).

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spec/spect

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A Latin root meaning 'look' or 'see', used in words like 'inspect' (to look closely) and 'spectator' (one who watches).