etymology

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origin

Where and when something began

etymology

The study of the history of a word and its origins. It includes how it began but also how it changed over time.

root

The main part of a word.  It carries the meaning of the word.

prefix

A small word part added before the root.  It adds meaning to the word

suffix

A small part added after the root.  It changes how the word is used.

Acronym

An abbreviation that uses letters from several other words

compounding

Putting two words together to make a new word

neologism

A recently created word that can be used to describe some new concept

Loan words

Words borrowed from another language

Agglutination

Creating new words by adding prefixes and suffixes to existing root words

Abbreviation

A shortened form of a written word or phrase used in place of the whole word or phrase

Mitt/miss

To send

scrib/script

To write

duc

To lead

fac

To make/do

pon/pos

To put/place

port

To carry

cess

To go

fer

To carry

spir

To breathe

lect/leg

To read

cap

head