Chapter 1 English Derivatives
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agriculture
from agricola; the science or practice of farming
agricultural
from agricola; related to farming
aquarium
from aqua; a container for aquatic life
aquatic
from aqua; relating to water
aqueduct
from aqua; a structure for conveying water
aqueous
from aqua; containing water or watery.
ewer
from aqua; a vessel for pouring water
sewage
from aqua; waste water and refuse
sewer
from aqua; a conduit for carrying off wastewater.
athlete
from athleta; a person trained to compete in sports or physical activities.
athletic
from athleta; relating to athletes or sports
affiliation
from filia; the state of being closely associated
filiate
from filia; to establish a relationship with or connection to
hidalgo
from filia; a term used in Spain to denote a person of noble birth or gentry.
affiliate
from filia; to officially connect or associate with
filial
from filia; pertaining to a son or daughter
filicide
from filia; the act of killing one's own child.
lupine
from lupa; wolf-like
lupus
from lupa; any of various diseases or conditions marked by inflammation of the skin
nautical
from nauta; related to ships or navigation.
poet
from poeta; person who composes poetry
poetry
from poeta; the art or practice of composing poems, often involving rhythm and meter.
poetic
from poeta; related to poetry or poets.
Roman
from Roma; related to the city Rome
Romanesque
from Roma; related to Roman architecture and art
Romance
from Roma; related to romantic literature and culture.
Romania
from Roma; a country in Eastern Europe
terrace
from terra; a flat, raised level area used for gardening or as a platform.
inter
from terra; to place a body in a grave or tomb.
disinter
from terra; to dig up from the ground, especially a grave.
subterranean
from terra; pertaining to or existing under the ground.
terrestrial
from terra; pertaining to the Earth or land.
terrier
from terra; a breed of dog originally bred for hunting and burrowing underground.
territory
from terra; an area of land under the jurisdiction of a specific government or organization.
terrain
from terra; referring to the physical features of a tract of land.
amateur
from amat; one who engages in a pursuit for the love of it rather than for professional or financial gain.
amiable
from amat; friendly and pleasant disposition.
amicable
from amat; characterized by friendship and goodwill.
amity
from amat; a friendly relationship or peaceful harmony between individuals or groups.
amorous
from amat; related to love or desire
enemy
from amat; a person who is hostile or opposes someone.
enmity
from amat; a state of hostility or opposition between individuals or groups.
inimical
from amat; hostile or harmful.
paramour
from amat; a lover, especially in a romantic or secret relationship.
Amy
from amat; a female given name derived from the Old French "aimée," meaning beloved.
amble
from ambulat; to walk at a slow, leisurely pace.
ambulance
from ambulat; a vehicle used for transporting the sick or injured.
ambulatory
from ambulat; relating to walking or able to walk.
perambulator
from ambulat; an instrument for measuring distances walked, or a device for walking a baby.
preamble
from ambulat; an introductory statement or preliminary explanation, often found in legal documents.
accurate
from curat; exact or precise in detail.
assure
from curat; to guarantee or confirm something, often providing confidence or certainty about a situation.
curate
from curat; to prepare and select content for presentation, often in arts or education.
curio
from curat; an object of curiosity or rarity.
curiosity
from curat; a strong desire to learn or know something, often leading to exploration or investigation.
ensure
from curat; to make certain that something happens or is the case.
insecure
from curat; lack of confidence or certainty.
insurance
from curat; a means of protection or coverage against financial loss, typically provided in exchange for regular payments.
manicure
from curat; a cosmetic treatment of the hands and nails, including cleaning, shaping, and polish.
procure
from curat; to obtain or acquire something, often through effort or special means.
proctor
from curat; to provide or oversee examination activities, ensuring compliance with rules and regulations.
proxy
from curat; a person authorized to act on behalf of another.
reassure
from curat; to restore confidence or certainty in someone.
scour
from curat; to clean or polish by rubbing or scrubbing vigorously.
sinecure
from curat; a position requiring little to no work but providing financial benefits.
sure
from curat; to have confidence or certainty about something.
benefit
from bene; to receive an advantage or profit from something.
benediction
from bene; a blessing or expression of good wishes.
benefactor
from bene; a person who gives monetary or other help to a person or cause.
benevolent
from bene; well-meaning and kindly.
benign
from bene; gentle and kindly, not harmful.
posterity
from postea; future generations or descendants.
postern
from postea; a back or side entrance, often used in reference to castles or fortified places.
posthumous
from postea; occurring after one's death, typically referring to awards or publications.
postwar
from postea; relating to the period following a war, especially World War II.
preposterous
from postea; contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd.
puny
from postea; small and weak; lacking in size, strength, or importance.
postpone
from postea; to put off to a later time; delay.