Greek and Latin Roots

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What does the root 'graph' mean?

Back

The root 'graph' means 'write'.

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What does the prefix 'tele-' mean?

Back

The prefix 'tele-' means 'distance'.

Front

What is the meaning of 'telegraph'?

Back

A tool used to send written messages.

Front

What does the prefix 'ex-' mean?

Back

The prefix 'ex-' means 'out'.

Front

What does the root 'tend' mean?

Back

The root 'tend' means 'to stretch or strain'.

Front

What is the meaning of 'extending'?

Back

Reaching.

Front

What does the root 'tract' mean?

Back

The root 'tract' means 'pull'.

Front

What does the prefix 'at-' mean?

Back

The prefix 'at-' means 'to'.

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What is the meaning of 'attract'?

Back

To pull towards.

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What does the root 'mit' mean?

Back

The root 'mit' means 'send'.