Fall-Inspired Words with Roots

English 1

Anni, enni, Annu

Year - Pertaining to the concept of a year, such as in the words perennial (lasting for several years) and annual (occurring once a year).

Astro, Aster

Star - Relating to stars, as seen in the fields of astrology (study of celestial bodies' influence on human affairs) and astronomy (study of celestial objects and phenomena).

Anti

Before - Referring to something that occurs before, as in the word anticipate (to expect or predict something before it happens).

Agr

Farming - Connected to farming or agriculture, as seen in the term agriculture (the practice of cultivating crops and raising livestock).

Arbor

Tree - Pertaining to trees, as in the word arborist (a person who studies and cares for trees).

Bene

Good, well - Relating to the concept of good or well, such as in the term benevolent (showing kindness or goodwill towards others).

Bon

Good - Connected to the idea of good, as seen in the word bounty (an abundance or generosity).

Cor, Cour

Heart - Referring to the heart, both literally and metaphorically, as in the words cornucopia (a symbol of abundance) and courageous (having a brave heart).

Chrom

Color - Relating to color, as seen in the terms chroma (the purity or intensity of a color) and chromatic (pertaining to colors).

Chrys

Golden/yellow - Pertaining to the color golden or yellow, as in the word chrysanthemum (a flowering plant with golden or yellow flowers).

Circum

Around/about - Referring to something that is around or about, as in the words circumnavigate (to travel around the world) and circumference (the distance around a circle).

Esth/aesth

Sensation/feeling/beauty - Connected to the concepts of sensation, feeling, or beauty, as seen in the term aesthetic (relating to the appreciation of beauty or artistic expression).