Documente Academic
Documente Profesional
Documente Cultură
Word Parts
Dictionary
Standard and Reverse Listings of
Prefixes, Suffixes, Roots and
Combining Forms
by
MICHAEL J. SHEEHAN
PARTI
Dictionary 3
PART II
Finder (Reverse Dictionary) 97
PART III
Categories 181
ANIMALS 182
THE BODY 187
COLORS 193
DIMENSIONS 196
DIRECTIONS 197
DIVINATION 197
THE ENVIRONMENT 200
FEAR OR DISLIKE OF ... 205
FOOD 214
LOCATION 216
NEGATIVES 217
NUMBERS 218
THE SENSES 220
SHAPES 222
TIME 226
Vll
Preface
Dictionary
a- • ad- DICTIONARY
3. nearness to (adjoin) NOTE: aer-, aeri-, aero- comb air; gas (aer¬
ad- can change to: a- (ascribe); ac- ate, aeriferous, aerobatics)
(acclaim); af- (affirm); ag- (ag¬ aerug- base green-blue; verdegris
grade); al- (allege); an- (an¬ (aeruginous)
nounce); ap- (approve); ar- (ar¬ aerumn- base toil; trouble (aerum-
rive); as- (assent); at- (attrition) nous)
-ad2 sw/of or relating to; used to aescul- base horse chestnut (aes-
form names of 1. collective nu¬ culin)
merals (monad); 2. some poems aestiv- base summer (aestivate)
(Iliad); 3. some plants (cycad) aestu- base boil up (exaestuating).
-ad3 suf [anatomy]: toward; in the Also estu- (estuosity)
direction of (dorsad) aet- base eagle (aetites)
-ade 1. suf the act of (blockade); aetheo- base unusual (aetheoga-
2. product of (pomade); 3. partici¬ mous)
pant (brigade); 4. drink made aetio- base cause (aetiology). See
from (lemonade) etio-
adelph- base brother (Philadelphia) aev- base time; age (mediaeval)
aden-, adeni-, adeno- comb gland af- see ad-
or glands (adenalgia, adeniform, afflat- base breathe on; inspiration
adenography) (afflatus)
adip-, adipo- comb fat (adipose, Afro- comb African (Afroasiatic)
adipocellular) ag- see ad-
adjut-, adjuv- base help (adjutant, agalma- base image; statue (styla-
adjuvant) galmatic)
adren-, adreno- comb adrenal gland agap- base love (agape)
(adrenalitis, adrenotoxin) agar- base mushroom (agarici-
adul- base flattery (adulation) form)
adular- base blue (adularescent) agath- base good (agathism)
-ae suf plural ending (antennae) agati- comb agate (agatiferous)
aed- base yellow fever mosquito -age 1. sw/act; condition; result of
(Aedes) (marriage); 2. amount; number of
-aede- base genitals (aedeagus). Also (acreage); 3. cost of (postage);
aedoe- (aedoeomania) 4. place of (steerage); 5. collection
aedi- base temple; shrine; habitat of (peerage); 6. home of (her¬
(aedicule). See edi- mitage); 7. to act (forage)
aegr- base illness (aegritude) agglut- base stick to (agglutina¬
aei- base always; ever; continued tion)
(aeipathy) agito- comb excited; restless (agi-
aeluro- see ailuro- tophasia)
-aemia comb blood condition (hy- agmat- base fracture; break (catag-
peraemia). See -emia matic)
aen- base metallic brown (aene¬ agn- base lamb (agnification)
ous) -agnosia comb loss of knowledge
-aenio- base brass (aeniolithic) (prosopoagnosia)
aequor- base sea; ocean (aequorial) -agogue 1. comb leading; directing
agon- • alti- DICTIONARY
-aris suf scientific word ending (Po¬ astac- base lobster (astacian)
laris) aster-1 comb star (asteraceous)
aristo- comb best (aristotype) -aster2 suf diminution; inferiority;
arithm- base number (arithmetic) worthlessness; slight resemblance
-arium sw/location; receptacle (so¬ (poetaster)
larium) asteroid- base starfish (asteroidean)
armo- base shoulder (armomancy) asthen-, astheno- comb weakness
arrheno- comb male (arrhenotoky) (asthenopia, asthenobiosis). See -
arseno- comb having arsenic (ar- esthenia
senopyrite) astra- comb lightning (astraphobia)
arterio- comb artery (arteriosclero¬ astragalo- comb anklebone; dice
sis) (astragalonavicular, astragalo-
arthr-, arthro- comb connected mancy)
with a joint (arthrectomy, arthro- astro- comb star; celestial activity
dynia) (astronomy)
arthropod- base millipede (arthro- at- see ad-
podal) -ata suf result of; plural ending
arti- comb workmanship (artifact) (stomata)
-articul- base joint (multiarticular) atax-, ataxi-, -ataxia, ataxio-, ataxo-
artio- comb even number (artio- comb confusion; disorder
dactyl) (ataxaphasia, ataxiamnesic, psy-
artiodactyl- base giraffe (artio- chataxia, ataxiophemia, ataxo-
dactylous) phobia)
arto- comb bread (artophagous) -ate1 v. 1. suf to become (maturate);
arundi- base reed (arundiferous) 2. cause to become (invalidate);
-ary 1. suf relating to; like (leg¬ 3. form or produce (salivate);
endary); 2. thing/person con¬ 4. provide or treat with (refriger¬
nected to (military) ate); 5. put in the form of; form
as- 1 see ad- by means of (delineate); 6. to ar¬
as- 2 , asin- base jackass (asinine) range for (orchestrate); 7. to com¬
ascari- comb intestinal worm (as- bine; infuse; treat with (chlorinate)
cariasis) -ate2 adj. 1. suf characteristic of
asco- comb [botany] sac (ascocarp) (collegiate); 2. having;filledwith
-ase suf that decomposes; names of (passionate); 3. [biology] having
enzymes (amylase) or characterized by (caudate)
-asis suf condition resembling; dis¬ -ate3 n. l.suf office; function; agent;
ease names (psoriasis) official (directorate); 2. person or
-asm suf result of an action (or¬ thing that is the object of an ac¬
gasm) tion (legate); 3. [chemistry] a salt
asmato- comb song (asmatogra- made from an acid ending in -ic
pher) (nitrate)
asper- comb rough (asperity) ate-4 base ruinous; reckless impulse
aspido- base shield (aspidomancy) (atephobia)
assid- base unceasing (assiduity) atelia-, atelo- comb incomplete; un¬
-ast suf one who is (enthusiast) developed (myelatelia, atelocardia)
DICTIONARY
11 ather- • -azur-
B
baccato- comb bearing berries (bac- basidio- comb base (basid-
cato-tuberculous) iomycetes)
bacci- comb berry (baccivor- basil- base king (basilic)
ous) -bat- base walk; go; pass (diabatic)
baciil-, bacilli-, bacillo- comb rod- batho-, bathy- comb depth; deep
shaped bacillus (bacillemia, bacil- (bathometer, bathysphere)
liform, bacillotherapy) bato-1 comb height (batophobia)
back- 1. comb of the back (back¬ bato-2 comb brambles (batology)
ache); 2. behind (backfield); batracho- comb frog; toad (batra-
3. prior (backdate); 4. opposing chophagous)
(backlash) batto- comb repetition (battologize)
-bacter, bacteri-, bacterio- comb of bdell- base leech (bdellatomy)
bacteria (aerobacter, bactéricide, be- 1. pre around (beset); 2. com¬
bacteriology) pletely (besmear); 3. away (be¬
bacul- base rod (baculine) reave); 4- about (bemoan);
balaen- base whale (balaenoid) 5. make (besot); 6. furnish with
balani-, balano- comb acorn; gland (befriend); 7. cover(ed) with (be¬
(balanitis, balanorrhagia) cloud)
balatro- base buffoon (balatropho- beati- base happy; blessed (beati¬
bia) tude)
balaust- base pomegranate (balaus- -bell- base war (bellicose)
tine) -belo- base arrow (beloid)
balbut- base stutter; stammer (bal- -belon- base needle; pin; sharp ob¬
butiate) ject (belonoid)
ballist- base projectile (ballistic) bene- pre good; well (benefactor)
balneo- comb baths; bathing (balne¬ benzo- comb [chemistry] benzine
ology) (benzo-phenone)
banaus- base mechanical (banausic) benzoxy- comb [chemistry] benzoyl
-bar comb atmospheric pressure; group (benzoxyacetanilide)
weight (isobar) benzyloxy- comb [chemistry] ben¬
barb- comb beard; tufted (barbate) zyl group (benzyloxyamine)
bari-, baro- comb atmospheric beryl- base green (berylline)
pressure weight (baritone, baro¬ betul- base birch (betulaceous)
graph) bi- 1. pre having two (biangular);
bary- comb heavy difficult (bary- 2. on both sides in two ways (bi¬
phonia) lingual); 3. every two (biweekly);
basi-, baso- comb [biology] the 4. using two (bilabial); 5. involv¬
base; at or near base (basidigitale, ing two (bipartisan); 6. [botany/
basocellular) zoology] twice; doubly; in pairs
-basia comb [medicine] ability to (bipinnate); 7. [chemistry] having
walk (abasia) twice as many atoms or chemical
basiat- base kiss (basiation) equivalents for a definite weight of
DICTIONARY 13 bib- • bronch-
the other constituent of the com¬ borbor- base filthy talk (borborol-
pound (sodium bicarbonate);
8. organic compounds having a boro- comb [chemistry] boron
combination of two radicals of the (boroflouride)
same composition (biphenyl) -bosc- base to feed (hippoboscid)
bib- base drink (bibulous) botano- comb plant (botanomancy)
biblio- 1. comb of books (bibliogra¬ botaur- base bittern (botaurus)
phy); 2. of the Bible (bibliomancy) -bothr- base pitted; grooved (both-
bili- comb gall; bile (biligenic) renchyma)
-bility suf power to do or be (re¬ -bothro- base pit; mine (bothro-
sponsibility) dendron)
bin- pre two (binaural) botry(o)- comb grapes (botryose)
bio- comb living; life (biography) -botul- base sausage (botulism)
-biosis comb way of living (symbio¬ bou-, bu- comb ox; cow (boustro-
sis) phedon, bulemia)
-bis- pre two; twice (bisferious) -bound 1. comb constrained (snow¬
bland- base flattery (blandishment) bound); 2. going toward (west¬
-blast, -blastic, blasto-, -blasty bound)
comb formative; germinal; embry¬ -bov- base cow (bovine)
onic; developing (mesoblast, os- brachi-, brachio- comb arm; upper
teoblastic, blastoderm) arm (brachialgia, brachiopod)
blatt-1 base cockroach (blatta) brachisto- comb short (brachisto-
blatt-2 base purple (blattean) cephaly)
-ble see -able brachy- comb short (brachycardia)
blenn-, blenno- comb mucus; slime bract- base leaf (bracteate)
(blennadenitis, blennostasis) brady- comb slow; delayed (brad-
-blep- base sight (ablepsia) yarthria)
blepharo- comb eyelid (blepharo- -branchia, branchio- comb gills
tomy) (pulmobranchia, branchiopod)
blesi- base stammering (blesilo- brassic- base broccoli; cabbage
quent) (brassicacious)
-bly see -ably brepho- comb fetus (brephotrophic)
-bole comb thrown down/out/in/to¬ brevi- comb brief; little; short (bre-
gether/beyond (hyperbole) viloquence)
bolet- base fungus; mushrooms brom-, bromo- comb stench (bro-
(boletus) midrosis, bromopnea)
-bolic, bolo-1, -boly comb thrown bromato- comb food (bromatology)
down/out/in/together/beyond bromel- base pineapple (bromelia-
(catabolic, bolometer, epiboly) ceous)
bolo-2 base ray; radiant energy bromo- comb [chemistry] bromine
(bolometer) (bromoderma)
-bomb- 1. base bee (bombilation); bronch-, bronchi-, bronchio-,
2. silk; silkworm (bombycinous) broncho- comb the windpipe
bon- base good (bonanza) (bronchadenitis, bronchiectasis,
borea- base north (boreal) bronchiogenic, bronchoscope)
bronto- • calcitr- 14 DICTIONARY
D
dacn- base bite; kill (Tridacna) dasy- comb hairy or wooly; thick or
dacry(o)- comb tear (dacryocystitis) dense (dasyphyllous)
dactyl-, dactylo-, -dactylous, dasypod- base armadillo (Dasypo-
-dactyly comb finger; toe (dac- did)
tyliology, dactylology, tridacty- dasyproct- base agouti (Dasy-
lous, brachydactyly) procta)
dactylio- comb finger ring (dactyli- dativo- comb dative (dativo-gerun-
oglyphic) dial)
daedal- base cunning (logodaedaly) de- 1. pre away from; off (detrain);
daemono- see demono- 2. down (decline); 3. entirely (de¬
Dano- comb Danish and (Dano- funct); 4. undo; reverse (defrost)
Irish) debil- base weakness (debility)
dapat- base sumptuous; costly (da- dec(a)- comb ten (decagon)
patical) decem- base ten (decemcostate)
daphn- base laurel (daphnomancy) deci- comb one-tenth (decimeter)
DICTIONARY 25 -decker • dicarbo-
-faba-, -fabi- base bean (fabaceous, -fee-1 base make; do (effective). See
fabiform) fac-
-fabr- base make; construct (fabri¬ -fec-2 base filth; dregs (feculent)
cation) fedi- base compact; covenant (fed-
fabul- base tale (fabulist) ifragous)
-fac-, -fee-, -fie- base make; do (fac¬ fel- base cat (feline)
tory, efficient, fictitious) felic- base happy (felicify)
-facient comb causing to become; femin- base woman (feminization)
making (liquefacient) femto- pre one-quadrillionth (fem-
facil- base easy (facilitate) tometer)
facin- base wicked; vile (facinorous) fenest- base window (fenestrate)
facio- comb face (facioplegia) -fer comb one that bears; one that
-faga- base beech (fagaceous) produces (aquifer)
-falc- base sickle (falciform) -fer- base wild animal (ferine)
falco-, falconi- base falcon; kestrel; ferment- base yeast (fermentareous)
hawk (falconry) feroc- base bold; fierce (ferocity)
fan- base lighthouse; beacon (fanal) -ferous comb bearing; producing;
farct- base to stuff; obstruct (infarc¬ yielding (coniferous)
tion) ferri-, ferro- comb containing ferric
far in- base flour (farinaceous) iron (ferricyanide, ferromagnet-
farr-, farrag- base mixed feed ism)
grains; spelt (confarreation, far¬ ferul- base rod; stalk (ferulaceous)
raginous) ferv- base boil; glow (fervency)
fasciculato- comb arranged in a fescinn- base obscene (fescinnine)
bundle (fasciculato-glomerate) -fest comb assembly or celebration
fascio- comb fibrous tissue; fascia; (songfest)
bundle (fasciotomy) festin- base haste; speed (festina-
fastid- base disgust (fastidious) tion)
fastig- base gabled; pointed; tapered festuc- base stalk; straw (festucine)
(fastigate) fet- base stink (fetid)
fati- base prophet (fatidic) fibri- comb fiber (fibriform)
fatisc- base cleft (fatiscent) fibrilloso- comb fibril-shaped
fatu- base foolish (fatuous) (fibrilloso-striate)
fauc- base throat (faucal) fibrino- comb fibrin (fibrinogen)
faust- base fortune; chance fibro- comb fibrous matter (fibro-
(faustity) adipose)
fav- base honeycomb (faviform) fibroso- comb fibrous (fibroso-
favill- base ashes (favillous) calcareus)
favon- base west wind (favonian) -fie comb making; creating (scien¬
favoso- comb honeycombed tific). Seefac-
(favoso-dehiscent) -fication comb a making; a creating;
febri- comb fever (febrifuge) a causing (calcification)
DICTIONARY 33 fici- • foss-
gero-, geronto- comb old; elderly glom- base cluster; ball (glomeru-
(gerodontics, gerontology) lus)
-gerous comb producing; bearing; glosso- 1. comb of the tongue (glos-
carrying (dentigerous) soplegia); 2. the tongue plus (glos-
gestat- base carrying; pregnancy sopharyngeal); 3. of words; of lan¬
(gestation) guage (glossology). Also glossia-
-geton- base neighbor (potamoge- (macroglossia)
ton) -glot, glotto- comb language, com¬
geum-, geumat- base taste (geuma- munication in; languages, knowl¬
phobia, geumatophobia) edge of (polyglot, glottogony)
-geusia comb taste (parageusia) gluco- comb glycerin; glycerol;
-gibboso- base rounded; humped; glycogen; sugar (glucokinase)
convex; protuberant (gibboso- glut- base rump (gluteus)
lobate) -glutin- base glue (glutinize)
giga- pre billion (gigabyte) glutt- base eat; gulp (glutton)
giganto- comb gigantic; large (gi- glycero-, glyco- comb glycerin; glyc¬
gantology) erol; glycogen; sugar (glycerolysis,
gilv- base yellow (gilvous) glycogenesis)
gingivo- comb gums (gingivoglossi- glycyr- base licorice (glycyrize)
tis) -glyph comb carve; engrave (hiero¬
-gingly- base hinge (ginglyform) glyph)
glabello- comb space between the -glypha comb [zoology] snakes with
eyebrows (glabello-occipital) grooved fangs (Opisthoglypha)
-glabr- base smooth; bald (glab¬ glypto- comb carve; engrave (glyp-
rous) tograph)
glacio- comb glacier; ice (glaciolo- gnatho-, -gnathous comb [zoology]
gist) jaw (gnathodynamics, prog¬
gladi- comb sword (gladiolus) nathous)
gland- 1. base acorn (glandiferous); -gnomy, -gnosia, -gnosis, -gnostic
2. yellow-brown (glandaceous) comb judging; determining;
glare- base gravel; sand (glareous) knowledge (physiognomy, dysg-
glauco- comb bluish-green; gray; nosia, diagnosis, diagnostic)
silvery; opaque (glaucoma) gnoto- comb known (gnotobiote)
-glea comb glue; cement (mesoglea) gog-,-gogue see -agogue
-gleb- base clod; lump; dirt (gle- -gomph- base bolt; socket; nail
bous) (gomphosis)
gleno- comb shallow joint-socket -gon, -gonal comb figure with
(gleno-humeral) angles (pentagon, polygonal)
-glia, glio- comb glue; gluelike gonado- comb gonad; sex gland (go-
(neuroglia, glioblastoma) nadopathy)
glico- See gluco- -gone, -gonium, gono-, -gony comb
-glir- base dormouse (gliriform) reproduction; generation; origin;
globi-, globo- comb round; ball- formation (myelogone, sporogo-
shaped; spherical (globiferous, riium, gonothecal, cosmogony)
globosphaerite) gonio- comb angle (goniometry)
DICTIONARY 37 -gracil- • gyroso-
-gracil- base slender; lean (graciles- -grav- base weight heavy; serious
cent) (gravimeter)
gracul- base jackdaw (graculine) -gravid- base pregnant (multi-
grad- base walk; move; go (grada¬ gravida)
tion) Greco- comb Greek (Greco-Roman).
-grade comb a specified manner of Also Graeco- (Graecophile)
walking or moving (plantigrade). -greg- base herd; flock (congrega¬
See -gress- tion)
Graeco- comb Greek (Graeco- grem- base bosom; lap (gremial)
mania). Also Greco- (Grecophile) -gress- base walk move; go (aggres¬
-grail- base wading bird (gralline) sive). See -grad-
grallator- base stork; heron (gralla- -gris- base gray (griseous)
torial) -grui- base crane (gruiform)
-gram 1. comb written or drawn -grum- base clot (grumous)
(telegram); 2. grams: x number of gryll- base cricket; grasshopper
(kilograms); 3. gram: fraction of (gryllotalpa)
(centigram) gubern- base ruler; guide (guberna¬
-gramen-, -gramin- base grass (gra- torial)
menite, graminiferous) gulos- base gluttony; voracity (gu-
grand- comb of the generation older losity)
than or younger than (grandfather) -gust- base taste; eat (gustatory)
grandi- base great; large (grandilo¬ gutti- base drop; gum-yielding
quent) (guttiferous)
grandin- base hail (grandinous) gutturo- comb throat (gutturo-
grani- comb grain; corn (granivo- labial)
rous) gymno- comb naked; stripped; bare
graniti- comb granite (granitiform) ( gymnocarpous )
grano- 1. comb granite: like/of (gra¬ gyn-, gyno- 1. comb woman; female
nolithic); 2. granular (grano- (gynarchy); 2. ovary; pistil
phyre) (gynophore). Also -gynous (poly-
granulo- comb granular (granulo- gynous) and -gyny (monogyny)
adipose) gynandro- comb of uncertain sex
grao- comb old woman (graocracy) (gynandromorphism)
-graph 1. comb that which writes/ gyne-, gyneco-, gyneo- comb
draws/describes (telegraph); woman; female (gynephobia, gy-
2. that which is written/ drawn necocracy, gyneolatry)
(autograph). Also -grapher -gypso- base chalk (gypsophila)
(stenographer); -graphic (tele¬ gyro- 1. comb gyrating (gyroscope);
graphic); grapho- (graphology); 2. spiral (gyroidal); 3. gyroscope
-graphy (autobiography) (gyrocompass)
grapto- comb writing (grapto- gyroso- comb marked with wavy
mancy) lines (gyroso-rugose)
grat- base thankful (gratitude)
-graticul- base gridiron (graticula-
tion)
habil- • helminth(o)- 38 DICTIONARY
H
habil- 1. base ability; equipped (re¬ harmat- base car; chariot (harmat-
habilitate); 2. clothing (habili¬ ian)
ments) harpax- base robber (harpaxophobia)
-habro- base graceful; delicate -hastato-, hasti- comb spear (has-
(habroreme) tato-lanceolate; hastiform)
-hadro- base thick (hadrosaur) -haur-, -haust- base draw (forth);
haema- see hema- drain; suck (exhauriate, haustel-
hagi-, hagio- comb saintly; holy lum)
(hagiheroical, hagiology) -headed 1. comb having a head
halcyon- base kingfisher (halcyo- (clearheaded); 2. having heads
nine) (two-headed)
-hale base breath; vapor (exhale) heauto- comb of oneself (heauto-
-halec- base herring (halecomor- morphism)
phic) hebdom- «base week; seven days
-halieut- basefishing(halieutics) (hebdomadal)
-halit- base breath; vapor (halitosis) hebe- comb pubescent (hebegynous)
halluc- base toe (hallucar) -hebet- base dull; blunt (hebetude)
halo- 1. comb of the sea (halo- Hebraico- comb Hebrew (Hebraico-
saurian); 2. of salt (halophyte); Hibernian)
3. of halogen (halogenous) hecato-, hecto- comb one hundred
-ham- base hook (hamated) (hecatophyllous, hectoliter). Also
hama- pre together with; at the hekto- (hektograph)
same time; united (hamarchy) hecatonicosa- comb one hundred
-hamart- 1. base sin (hamartiol- twenty-four (hecatonicosachoron)
ogy); 2. corporal defect (hamar- -heder- base ivy (hederaceous)
toma) -hedon- base pleasure (anhedonia)
hamat- base barb; hook (hamate) -hedral, -hedron comb geometric
hand- comb hand: of/with/by/for figure with x number of surfaces
(handcuff) (hexahedral, hexahedron)
-hapal- base soft (hapalote) -hedy- base sweet (hedychium)
haph- base touch (haphalgesia) hegemon- base leader; chief (hege¬
haplo- comb onefold; single (hap- monic)
lodont) -hekisto- base smallest (hekisto-
hapt-, hapto-1 comb touch; sensa¬ therm)
tion (haptics, haptotaxis) helco- comb festering wound; ulcer
-hapto-2 base fasten; combine (hap- (helcoplasty)
tophore) helici-, helico- comb spiral-shaped
harengi- comb herring (harrengi- (heliciform, helicopter)
form) helio- comb sun; bright; radiant
hariol- base divination (hariola- (heliocentric)
tion). Also see "Divination" in Part helminth(o)- comb [botany] worm
III (helminthogogue)
DICTIONARY 39 helo- • -hirmo-
hirsuto- comb having hair of a cer¬ hoplo- comb weapon; armor (hop-
tain color (hirsuto-rufus) lophorous)
-hirudin- base leech (hirudinicul- -hord- base barley (hordeaceous)
ture) horm- base urge; impel (hormetic)
-hirund- base swallow; martin horo- comb hour time; season
(hirundine) (horology)
Hispano- comb Spanish (Hispano- -hort- base urge; encourage (exhor¬
American) tation)
-hispid- base shaggy; hairy (his- -horti- base garden (horticulture)
pidulous) hosp- base host (hospitality)
histio-, histo- comb tissue (histio- -hum- base ground (exhumation)
cytoma, histology) humano- comb human and (hu-
historico- comb historical (his- mano-taurine)
torico-geographical) -humect- base moist; wet (humec¬
-histrion- base stage-player (histri¬ tant)
onically) humero- comb shoulder; upper arm
-hodiern- base today (hodiernal) (humero-cubital)
hodo- comb way; road (hodograph). hyalo- comb [chemistry] transpar¬
See odo- ent; glassy (hyalophane)
-holco- base furrow (holcodont) -hybo- base hump (hybodont)
holo- comb complete; entire; whole -hydno- base truffle (hydnocar-
(holocaust) pous)
horn- base humankind (homicide) hydraulico- comb hydraulic (hy-
homalo-, homolo- comb even; reg¬ draulico-pneumatical)
ular; level; ordinary (homalo- -hydric comb the presence of x
graphic, homolographic) number of hydroxyl radicals or re¬
-homar- base lobster (homarine) placeable hydrogen atoms (mono-
homeo- comb similar; like (homeo- hydric)
morphism) hydro- 1. comb water (hydrometer);
homichlo- base cloud; fog; dimness 2. [chemistry] hydrogen (hydro¬
(homichlophobia) cyanic)
homil- base sermon (homiletics) hydroxy- comb hydroxyl group (hy-
homin- base humankind (homini- droxy-benzene)
form) hyeto- comb rain; rainfall (hyeto-
homo- comb same; equal (homosex¬ graph)
ual) hygeio-, hygien- comb health; hy¬
homoeo-, homoio- comb similar; giene (hygeiolatry, hygienist)
like (homoeodont, homoiother- hygro- comb wet; moisture (hy¬
mal) grometer)
homolo- comb corresponding; as¬ hylac- base barking (hylactic)
senting (homologous). See hylaeo- comb forest (hylaeosaurus)
homalo- hyle-, hylo- 1. comb wood (hyle-
-hood 1. suf quality; character; phobia, hylophagous); 2. matter
state; condition (childhood); 2. (hylozoism)
whole group of (brotherhood) hylobat- base gibbon (hylobatine)
DICTIONARY 41 hymeno- • -ichno
I
-i suf plural ending (foci) -ibility, -ible, -ibly suf capable of
-ia 1. suf country names (India); (sensibility, sensible, visibly)
2. disease names (pneumonia); -ic 1. sw/having to do with; of (vol¬
3. festival names (Lupercalia); canic); 2 . like; having the nature
4. Gk/Lat. words (militia); of; characteristic of (angelic);
5. plurals >Gk/Lat. (genitalia); 3. produced by; caused by (sym¬
6. [biology] class names (Rep- phonic); 4 . made up of; contain¬
tilia); 7. [botany] some generic ing; consisting of (dactylic);
plant names (zinnia); 8. [chem¬ 5. [chemistry] higher valence than
istry] alkaloid names (strych¬ is indicated by the suffix -ous
nia) (nitric); 6. nouns from adjectives
-ial suf of; pertaining to (magister¬ (magic)
ial) -ical, -ically suf adjective/adverb
-ian/-iana see -an/-ana forms parallel to -ic (angelical,
ianth- base violet (ianthine) magically)
-iasis 1. comb process; condition; -ice1 suf condition; state; quality of;
2. morbid condition (hypochon- action (malice)
driasis) -ice2 suf feminine ending (médi¬
-iatrics, iatro-, -iatry comb medical atrice)
treatment (pediatrics, iatrophysi- -ichno comb [paleontology] track;
cal, psychiatry) trace; posture; position (ichnol-
Ibero- comb Spanish (Iberian) ogy)
ichor- • imped- 42 DICTIONARY
intro- comb into; within; inward 6. instance of; example of; pecu¬
(introvert) liarity of (Gallicism); 7. abnormal
inund- baseflood;overflow (inun¬ condition caused by (alcohol¬
date) ism)
inutil- base useless (inutility) -ismus suf spasm; contraction
-invid- base envy; resentment (in¬ (vaginismus). See -esmus
vidious) iso- comb equality; identity; simi¬
-involver- base wrapping; covering larity (isodactylous)
(involveriform) isoptero- base termite; white ant
iodo- comb iodine (iodoform) (isopteroous)
-ion 1. sw/act; process (solution); -ist suf practitioner; believer; person
2. state; condition (ambition) skilled in (theorist)
iono- comb ion (ionosphere) isthm- base narrow passage; neck of
-ior 1. suf one who (warrior); land (isthmian)
2. comparative form (inferior) -istic, -istical suf tending towards;
-ious suf characterized by; having acting like (communistic, egotisti¬
(contentious) cal)
ipse- base self (ipseity) istiophor- base marlin; sailfish (is-
ir- see in- tiophorid)
-ira-, -irasc- base hatred; anger Italo- comb Italy (Italophile)
(irate, irascible) -ite 1. suf native; inhabitant; citizen
-iren- base peace (irenic) of (Brooklynite); 2. adherent; be¬
irid- base rainbow (iridial) liever (Benthamite); 3. manufac¬
iridico-, iridio- comb iridium tured product (dynamite); 4. fossil
(iridico-potassic, iridio-cyanide) (coprolite); 5. bodily organ part
irido- comb iris (iridomotor) (somite); 6. salt or ester of an acid
isch- comb restriction; deficiency ending in -ous (nitrite); 7. min¬
(ischemia) eral or rock (anthracite)
ischi-, ischio- comb hip; ischium itea- comb willow tree (iteatic)
(ischialgia, ischiocapsular) -iter- base repeat (reiterate)
-ise suf quality; condition; function ithy- comb erect; straight (ithyphal-
(merchandise) lic)
-ish 1. suf national connection -itic suf relating to; of (syphilitic)
(Irish); 2. characteristic of; like -itiner- base journey (itinerary)
(devilish); 3. tending to (book¬ -ition see -ation
ish); 4. somewhat; rather (whit¬ -itious 5 uf having the nature of;
ish); 5. approximately (thirty-ish) characterized by (fictitious)
-isk s uf diminutive (obelisk) -itis suf inflammation; disease
-ism 1. suf act; result of; practice (bronchitis)
(terrorism); 2. condition of being -itive see -ative
(barbarism); 3. qualities charac¬ -itol suf names of alcohols with
teristic of; conduct characteristic more than 1 hydroxyl group
of (patriotism); 4. doctrine; the¬ (mannitol)
ory; principle of (socialism); -ity s uf state; character; condition
5. devotion to (nationalism); (nobility)
DICTIONARY 45 -ium • katheno-
J
-jact-, -jacula-, -ject- base hurl; juglan- base walnut (juglandaceous)
throw (jactation, ejaculation, jugo- comb neck; throat; yoke
inject) (jugo-maxillary)
jaun- base yellow (jaundice) -juli- base catkin (juliferous)
jecor- base liver (jecorary) jun- base young (junior)
-jejuno- comb of the jejunum (jeju- -junc- base a rush (juncaceous)
nocolostomy) junct- comb join (conjunction)
-jent- base breakfast (jentacular) jur-, juris- comb law (juridical, ju¬
-joco(s)-, -jocu(l)- base joke; jest risprudence)
(jocosity, jocularity) -juss- base command (jussive)
journ- comb day; daily (journalism) -jut-, -juv- base aid; help (adjutant,
jubat- base mane (jubate) adjuvant)
-jubil- base joy; elation (jubilation) juven- comb young; immature (ju¬
jud- comb wisdom; law; justice (ju¬ venile)
diciously) juxta- comb near; beside; close by
Judaeo-, Judeo- comb Jewish (juxtaposition)
(Judaeophobia, Judeo-Christian)
Judaico- comb Judaic (Judaico-
Christian)
K
kako- comb bad; evil (kakogenesis). karyo- comb [biology] nucleus
A/50 caco- (cacophony) (karyokinesis). Also caryo- (cary-
kakorrhaph- base failure (kakor- opsis)
rhaphiophobia) kata-. See cata-
-kal- base beautiful (kaleidoscope) katheno- comb each; every; one by
kal(i)- comb potassium (kaliopenia) one (kathenotheism)
kathis- • labar- 46 DICTIONARY
-labido- base forceps (labidometer) -lana- base wool (lanate). See lani-
labio- comb lips (labiodental) lanci- base lance (lanciform)
-labor- base work (laboriousness) -land 1. comb a kind of land (high¬
lac- base white (lacteous) land); 2. territory or country
-lacco- base reservoir (laccolite) (England); 3. place with a speci¬
-lacer- base mangle (laceration) fied character (cloudland)
lacert- base lizard ( lacertilian) lani- base wool (laniferous). See
-lachan- base vegetable (lachanopo- lana-
list) -lania- base to tear; butcher (lani-
-lacin- base fringed; jagged (lacini- ary)
form) laniar- base canine tooth (laniari-
lacrim-, lacrimo- comb tears; cry¬ form)
ing (lachrimation, lacrimonasal). lanug- base hair (lanugo)
Also lachrym- (lachrymose) laparo- comb abdominal wall; flank;
lacti-, lacto- 1. comb milk (lacti- loins (laparotomy)
florous); 2.[chemistry] lactic acid -lapid- base stone; gem (lapidary)
(lactophosphate) laps- base slip away; error; fall
lactuc- base lettuce (lactucarium) (elapsed)
-lacun- base cavity; hole (lacunose) lar- base gull (larine)
-lacus- base lake; pool (lacustrine) -largi- base abundant; copious
ladron- base steal (ladronism) (largiloquent)
laeo-, laevo- 1. comb on the left larix- base larch (larixinic)
(laeotropic); 2. counterclockwise larvi- comb larva (larvigerous)
(laevorotation). Also levo- (levo- laryngo- com b windpipe larynx
gyrate) (laryngoscope)
-lagen- baseflask(lageniform) -lass- base weary (lassitude)
-lagnia comb desire coition; lust (al- -later- base brick (lateritious)
golagnia) -later comb one who worships (gas-
lago- comb [zoology] hare (lagopo- trolater). See -latry
dus) lateri-, latero- comb on the side (la¬
-lalia comb speech disorder (copro- ter igrade, laterodeviation)
lalia) lati- comb wide; broad (latipennate)
lalo- comb talking; speech defect latib- base hiding place (latibulate)
(lalopathy) latici- comb latex (laticiferous)
lamb- base lick (lambent) -latra- base barking (latration)
lamelli- comb plate; layer; scales latro- base robber (latronage)
(lamelliform) latrodect- base black widow spider
lamini-, lamino- 1. comb plate; (latrodectus)
layer (laminiferous); 2. blade of -latry comb excessive devotion;
the tongue (laminoalveolar) worship of (idolatry). See -later
-lampad- base torch; lamp (lam- -laud- base praise (applaud)
padomancy) -lav- base wash (lavage)
lampro- comb clear; distinct (lam- lazul- base blue (lazuline)
prophony) -le 1. suf small (icicle); 2. person
lampyr- basefirefly(lampyrid) who does (beadle); 3. something
lecano- • lili- 48 DICTIONARY
used for doing (girdle); 4. fre¬ -let 1. suf small (hamlet); 2. band
quent (wriggle) (anklet)
lecano- comb basin; pan; dish leth- base forgetfulness; drugged
(lecanomancy) state (lethonomania)
lechrio- comb slanting (lechri- leuco-, leuko- comb colorless; white
odont) (leucocyte, leukemia)
ledth-, lecitho- comb egg yolk -levi- base airy; light (lévitation)
(lecithin, lecithoprotein) -levig- base smooth; polished (levi¬
-leco- base dish (lecotropal) gated)
-lect- base read (lectionary) levo- 1. comb on the left (levogy-
-leg-1 base read (legendary) rate); 2. counterclockwise (levoro-
leg-2 base law (legality) tatory). Also laevo- (laevorota-
-legia comb read (bradylegia) tion)
leio- comb smooth (leiomyoma) levul- base sugar (lévulose)
-lemma1 comb assumption; proposi¬ -lexia, -lexis, -lexy comb speech
tion (dilemma) (dyslexia, catalexis, kyriolexy)
-lemma2 comb rind; peel; husk lexico- comb word; vocabulary (lex¬
(neurolemma) icographer)
-lemnisc- base ribbon (lemniscus) -libano- base incense (libanomancy)
lemur- base tarsier (lemuroid) libell- base dragonfly (libelluloid)
-len- base gentle; mild; soothing -liber- base free (liberation)
(lenity) libid- base desirous; lustful (libidi¬
leno- base entice; pander; wheedle nous)
(lenocinant) -libr- base book (librarian)
-lenocin- base allure; entice (lenoci¬ -libra- base balance; scale (libra-
nant) tion)
-lent- base slow (lentitude) licheno- comb skin disease
lentig- base freckle (lentigo) (licheno-lupoid)
-lent sw/full of (pestilent) lien(o)- comb spleen (lieno-gastric)
-leo- base lion (leonine) -liga- base tie; bind (ligament)
lepido- comb [botany/zoology] scaly ligamenti-, ligamento- comb having
( lepidodendron ) ligaments (ligamentiferous, liga-
lepidopter- base butterfly (lepidop- mento-muscular)
terology) ligni-, ligno- comb wood (ligni-
-lepor- base hare (leporine) vorous, lignoceric)
-lepsia, -lepsis, -lepsy, lepti-, -leptic liguli- comb tonguelike; strap
comb fit; attack; seizure (Epilepsia, (liguliflorate)
catalepsis, catalepsy, epileptiform, ligur- base lick (ligurition)
narcoleptic) ligyr- base noise (ligyrophobia)
lepto- comb narrow; thin; fine; frail -like 1. suf characteristic of; suitable
(leptocephaly) for (warlike); 2. in the manner of
-less suf without; lacking; incapable (bird-like)
of being (lawless) lilaps- base tornado; hurricane
lesto- comb thief; robber (lestobio- (lilapsophobia)
sis) lili- base lily (liliform)
DICTIONARY 49 -lim- • lucern-
-lucr(i)- base profit; gain (lucrifer- -ly 1. suf characteristic of; suitable
ous) to (earthly); 2 . happening every
-luct- 1 base sorrow (luctisonant) (hourly); 3. in a specified way
luct- 2 base wrestle (luctation) (harshly); 4 . in some direction
lucubr- base work; nocturnal study (outwardly); 5. in some order
(lucubration) (thirdly)
-lude comb a play; to play with lye-, lyco- comb wolf (lycanthropy,
(prelude) lycomania)
ludif- base hoax; deception -lych- base lamp (lychnic)
(ludificatory) lyg- base dark; murky (lygaeid)
-luetic comb syphilis (paraluetic) lymphaden(o)- comb lymph nodes
-lum- base light (illumination). See ( lymphadenopathy )
-luc- lymphangio- comb lymphatic ves¬
lumbo- comb loin; lumbar (lumbo- sels (lymphangioplasty)
dorsal) lymphato- comb lymphatic (lym-
-lumbric- base worm (lumbrici- phatolysis)
form) lympho- comb of the lymph (lym¬
luni- comb moon (lunitidal) phocyte)
lunu- comb crescent; moon-shaped lync- base lynx (lyncean)
(lunulite) lyo- comb dissolution (lyophilic)
-lup- base wolf (lupine) lype- comb sadness; grief (lypema-
lupan- base brothel (lupanar) nia)
lur- base yellow-brown (lurid) lyri- base lyre (lyriform)
lurido- comb yellow (lurido-cin- lyrico- comb lyric (lyrico-dramatic)
erascent) lysi-, -lysis, lyso-, -lyte, -lytic, -lyze
-lusc- base one-eyed (eluscate) comb freeing; relieving; breaking
lustr- base shining; splendor (illus¬ up; dissolving; destroying
trious) (lysimeter, lysogen, electrolysis,
lut- base mud (lutulent) gazolyte, paralytic, paralyze)
luteo- comb yellow (luteo-fulvous) -lysso- base rabies (lyssophobia)
lutj an- base snapper (lutjanid) -lyte comb decomposed substance;
lutr- base otter (lutrine) dissolved (hydrolyte)
M
-ma suf result of action (enigma) contest; battle; fight (macho-
macar- base happy; blessed (macar- polyp, hieromachy)
ism) maci- base thin; lean (macilence)
macell- base meat market (macel- macro- comb long; large (macro¬
larious) cosm)
-machaero- base sword (machaero- macropod- base kangaroo (macro-
dont) podine)
macho-, -machy comb struggle; macrur- base shrimp (macruran)
DICTIONARY 51 -macul- • -mataeo-
mater-, matri- comb mother (ma¬ melan-, melano- comb black; very
ternity, matriarchy) dark (melanosis, melanocomous)
matertera- base aunt on mother's -mele comb limb; extremity (phoco-
side (materteral) mele)
-math- comb learn (opsimath) meleagr- base turkey (meleagrine)
matur- base ripe (maturity) melet- base meditation (melete-
-matut- base morning (matutinal) tics)
maxi- comb very large; very long -melia-1 comb limb; extremity
(maxicoat) (macromelia)
maxillo- comb of the maxilla; jaw -melia-2 base ash tree (meliaceous)
( maxillo-palatine ) melin- 1. base badger (meline);
mazo-1 comb placenta (mazolysis) 2. tawny (meline)
mazo-2 comb breast (mazoplazia) -melior- base make better; improve
-meal comb measure (piecemeal) (ameliorate)
meato- comb passage channel melisso- base bee (melissean)
(meatoscopy) melitto- base bee (melittology)
mechanico- comb partly mechanical mell(i)- comb honey; sweet (mel¬
(mechanico-chemical) lifluous)
mechano- comb machines (mechan- melo-1 comb song; music (meloma-
otherapy) nia)
-meco- base length (mecodont) melo-2 comb cheek (meloplasty)
-mecon- base poppy; opium melo-3 comb limb; extremity (melo-
(meconidine) rheostosis)
-med- 1. base s. bladder (medor- membrano- comb membrane plus
rhea); 2. pi genitals (medortho- ( membranocartilaginous )
phobia) mendac- base falsehood (menda¬
medi-, medio- comb middle cious)
(medicommisure, mediodorsal) mendie- base beggar; poor (mendi¬
mediastino- comb membranous cant)
partition (mediastino-pericardial) -menia comb [medicine] pertaining
medico- comb medical; of healing to the menses (paramenia)
(medico-legal) meningo- comb [medicine/
mega- 1. comb large; powerful anatomy] related to the méninges
(megaphone); 2. a million of (meningocele)
(megacycle) -menisc- base crescent-shaped
megacheiropter- base bat (mega- (meniscoid)
cheiropteran) meno- 1. comb [medicine] pertain¬
mégalo-, -megaly 1. comb large; ing to the menses (menopause);
powerful (megalomania); 2. ab- ^ 2. month (menology)
normal enlargement (megalocar- mens- base month (menses)
dia, hepatomegaly) -ment1 1. suf result; product (pave¬
meio- comb less (meiosis). Also ment); 2. instrument; means
mio- (Miolithic) (adornment); 3. process of doing
meizo- comb greater (meizoseis- (measurement); 4. state of being
mal) acted on (disappointment)
DICTIONARY 53 ment- • -milit-
N
-nacar- base orange-red ( nacarine) nemor- base woods; forest (nemor-
nano- 1. comb dwarfism (nano- ous)
cephalous); 2. one-billionth neo- 1. comb new; recent; latest
(nanosecond). Also nanno- (nan- (neo-classic); 2. [geology] chro¬
nofossil) nologically last part of a period
-nao- base temple (naology) (Neocene)
-napi- base turnip (napiform) nephal- base sober; abstinent
narco- comb numbness; stupor (nephalism)
(narcolepsy) nephelo-, nepho- comb cloud
-nari- base nostrils (nariform) (nephelometer, nephology)
narr- base relate; tell (narrative) nephro- comb kidney (nephrotomy)
nasc- base born (nascent) -nepo- base nephew (nepotic)
nasi-, naso- comb nose; nasal (nasi- -ner- base liquid (aneroid)
cornous, nasolabial) -nerter- base the dead (nerterology)
-nastic, -nasty comb plant growth: nerv-, nervi-, nervo- comb nerve
unequal by some specified means (nervosity, nervifolious, nervo-
or in a specified direction (hypo- vital)
nastic, hyponasty) -ness suf condition; quality of
-nata- base swim (natatorium) (greatness)
-natal- base birth (neonatal) neuro- comb nervous system; nerve
-nati- base buttocks (natiform) (neuropath)
-natremia comb sodium (hypona- neutro- comb neutral (neutropenia)
tremia) nev-, nevo- base birthmark; mole
-natured comb having a nature (nevoid, nevoxanthoendothe-
or temperament (good-natured) lioma)
naus- base sick; seasick (nausea) -nex- base connect; bind (annex)
-naut-, -nav- base ship; sea (nauti¬ nic- base victory (epinician)
cal, navigate) -nict- base wink (nictitate)
navig- base voyage (navigable) nid-, nidi- base nest (nidal,
ne- pre not (nescience) nidification)
-nebul- base cloud; mist; vapor nidor- base smell (nidorous)
(nebulous) nigri-, nigro- comb black (nigri-
necro- comb death; corpse; dead tis¬ cauline, nigrofuscous)
sue (necrology) nihili- comb nothing (nihili-par-
necto- comb swimming (nectozooid) turient)
necyo- comb demon; damned spirit -nik suf one who is (beatnik)
(necyomancy) nimb- base cloud; rainstorm
-neg- base deny (negativist) (nimbification)
-negot- base business (negotiate) ning- base snow (ninguid)
-nema- base thread (hyalonema) nitid- base lustrous; bright (nitid-
nemato- comb thread; threadlike ity)
(nematocyst) nitro- 1. comb presence of nitrogen
DICTIONARY 57 nitroso- • nympho-
compounds made by the action of nota-, noto- comb the back; dorsum
nitric or nitrous acid and other (notancephalia, notochord)
substances (nitro-cellulose); 2. the -notho- base spurious; false (notho-
presence of the NO2 radical (ni¬ saurus)
trobenzene); 3. niter (nitrobacte- -noto- base south (notothere)
ria) -nov-1 base new (renovate)
nitroso- comb presence of the NO -nov-2 base nine (novenary)
radical (nitrosamine) -noverc- base stepmother (nover-
-niv- base snow (niveous) cant)
noci- comb hurt; pain; injury (noci- -nox- base harmful (obnoxious)
ceptor) -nub-, -nupt- base marry (connu¬
nocti- comb night (noctiferous) bial, nuptial)
noctilion- base bat (noctilionid) -nubi- base cloud (nubiferous)
-nod- base knot (nodulose) nuci- comb nut (nuciferous)
-noe- base thought; intellect nudeo- comb nucleus: relation to;
(noetic) kernel (nucleoplasm)
-noia comb thought (metanoia) nudi- comb naked; bare (nudi-
-nom-, -nym- base name (nomen¬ branchiate)
clature, synonymous) -nuga- base trifling (nugatory)
nomato- seeonomato- nulli- comb none (nullify)
-nomia comb name (paranomia) -num- base count (enumerate)
nomo- comb law; custom (nomol- -numisma- base coin (numismatist)
ogy) nummi- comb coin; disk (nummi-
-nomy comb systematized knowl¬ form)
edge of (astronomy) nundin- base market; commerce
non-1 pre negative; not (nonde¬ (nundinal)
script) -nupt- base wed (nuptial)
non-2 base ninth (nonan) nur(us)- base daughter-in-law
nona- comb nine (nonagenarian) (nurine)
nonagen-, nonages- base ninety nuta- base sway; nod (nutation)
(nonagenarian, nonagesimal) -nutr- base nourish (malnutrition)
-noo- base mind (nooscopic) -nychia see onycho-
Normano- comb Norman (Nor- nycta-, nycti-, nycto- comb night
mano-Saxonic) (nyctalopia, nyctitropic, nycto-
normo- comb usual; normal (nor- phobia)
motensive) -nym- see -nom
noso- comb disease (nosophobia) nympho- 1. comb labia minora
nosocom- base hospital (nosoco- (nymphotomy); 2. nymphs
mial) (nympholepsy)
nosto- comb a return home (nosto-
mania)
-o -OlgO- 58 DICTIONARY
O
-o 1. suf informal abbreviation octa-, octo- comb eight (octagon,
(ammo); 2. person associated with octobrachiate)
(politico) octakaideca- com b eighteen (octa-
oario- comb ovary (oariopathy). See kaidecahedron)
ovario- octan- base eighth (octant)
ob- 1. pre to; toward; before (ob¬ octocent- base eight hundred (octo-
ject); 2. opposed to; against (ob¬ centenary)
noxious); 3. upon; over (obfus¬ octogen-, octoges- base eighty (oc¬
cate); 4. completely; totally togenarian, octogesimal)
(objurgate). NOTE: ob- can oculi-, oculo- comb eye (oculiform,
change to: o- (omission); oc- oculomotor)
(occur); of- (offer); op- (op¬ ocy- comb swift (ocydrome)
pose -ode1 comb way; path (cathode)
oben- base walrus (obenid) -ode2 suf like (geode)
obes- base fat; heavy (obesity) odi- base hatred (odious)
obit- base death (obituary) -odic comb smell (euodic)
oblit- base erase (obliteration) odo- comb road; journey (odome¬
oblongo- comb with oblong exten¬ ter). Seehodo-
sion (oblongo-elliptic) -odont, odonto- comb tooth
obscur- base dark (obscurant) (macrodont, odontoblast)
obstin- base stubborn (obstinacy) odori-, odoro- comb smell; scent
obtusi- comb obtuse; blunted (ob- (odoriférant, odoroscope)
tusi-pennate) -odus comb having teeth; names of
-occid- base west (occidental) genera (ceratodus)
occipito- comb occipital; skull (oc- -odynia, odyno- comb pain in
cipito-axial) (osteodynia, odynophagia)
occult- base hidden (occultation) oeco- comb environment
ocelli- comb spot; eyelet (ocelli- (oecology). See eco-
form) oego- base open (oegopsid). Also
ochlo- comb crowd; mob (ochlo- oigo- (oigopsid)
phobia) oeno- comb wine (oenophile)
ocho-1 base vehicle (ochophobia) oesophago- see esophag-
ocho-2 base capacious; ample off-1 comb away from (offbrand)
(ochopetalous) -off2 suf a. competition (bakeoff)
ochreo- comb containing ochre; ogdo- comb eight (ogdoad)
light brownish yellow ( ochreo - -oid, -oidal 5uf shape; like; resem¬
ferrous) bling (spheroid, trapezoidal)
ochro- comb pale yellow (ochrocar- -oidea comb names of zoologi¬
pous) cal classes; names of entomologi¬
-ock s uf diminutive: small (hillock) cal superfamilies (Molluscoi-
-ocracy comb the rule of any class dea)
(tradeocracy) -oigo- base open (oigopsid)
DICTIONARY 59 oiko- • oppositi-
parieto- comb forming a cavity; -pecca- base fault; sin; disease (im¬
parietal; wall (parietomastoid) peccable)
pariso- comb evenly balanced; al¬ pect- base breastbone (pectoral)
most equal (parisology) pectinato- comb like the teeth of a
paroem- base proverb (paroemiol- comb (pectinato-denticulate)
ogy). Also parem- (paremiography) pecul- base embezzle (peculation)
-parous comb producing; bearing; -pecun- base money (impecunious)
bringing forth (viviparous) ped-1, -pede, pedi-, pedo-1 comb
pars- base spare; save (parsimony) foot (pedal, centipede, pedicure,
partheno- comb virgin (partheno¬ pedopathy). Also pod- (tripod)
genesis) ped-2 comb child (pedagogy)
parti- base division; part (partition) pedati- comb pedately; like a foot
-partur- base giving birth (parturi¬ (pedatifid)
tion) -pedia comb teach (encyclopedia)
parvi-, parvo- comb small (parvifo- pedicul- base lice (pediculosis)
lious, parvoline) pedion- base flat surface; plain (pe-
pascu- base grazing (pascuant) dionomite)
pasi- comb all; universal (pasigra- pedipalp- base scorpion (pedi-
phy). Seepan- palpous)
-passeri- base perching bird; spar¬ pedo-2 comb child (pedodontia)
row (passeriform) pedo-3 comb dirt; soil (pedocal)
-pated comb head: type of (bald- pegm- base framework; fastening
pated) (pegmatite)
-pater- base father (paternity) pego- base spring; fountain (pego-
-path, -pathic, patho-, -pathy comb mancy)
suffering; disease; feeling (psy¬ peir- base try; experiment (peiras-
chopath, telepathic, pathopoeia, tic)
antipathy) pejor- base worse (pejorative)
patri- comb father (patrimony) -pel- base push; drive (propel). Also
patroc- base support; defend (pa- -pul- (propulsion)
trocinate) pelad- base bald (peladic)
patroio- comb ancestor (patroio- pelag- base sea (archipelago)
phobia) pelec- base hatchet (pelecypod)
patru- base uncle (patruity) pelecan- base pelican (pelecanid)
patul- base open; spread out (patu- pell-, pelli- base skin; hide (pella¬
lent) gra, pellibranchiate)
pauc-, pauci- comb few (paucity, pellarg- base stork (pellargic)
pauciflorous) -pelm- base sole of the foot (an-
paup- base poor (pauper) tiopelmous)
-pavid- base fearful (impavidity) pelo- comb mud; clay (pelophilous)
-pavon- 1. base peacock (pavonine); pelor- base monster (pelorization)
2. peacock blue (pavonine) pelt-, pelti-, pelto- comb shield
pax- comb peace (Pax Romana) (peltate, peltiferous, peltogaster)
paxill- base pillarlike; stalklike peltati-, peltato- comb shield-
(paxilla) shaped (peltatifid, peltatodigitate)
pelvi- • pesso- 64 DICTIONARY
-plant- base sole of the foot (planti¬ plesio- comb near (plesiosaurus)
grade) pless(i)- comb striking; percussion
-plasia, -plasis comb development; (plessimeter)
growth; change (hypoplasia, cata- plethys- comb increase; large num¬
plasis) ber (plethysmometry)
-plasm, plasmo- comb fluid cell pleuro- 1. comb side: on or near
substances of an animal or veg¬ (pleurodont); 2. pleura: of or near
etable (endoplasm, plasmolysis) (pleurotomy); 3. pleural (pleurop-
-plast, -plastic, plasto- comb neumonia)
molded; formed (protoplast, pro¬ -plex comb network; folds; layers
toplastic, plastotype) (cerviplex)
-plasty 1. comb forming: act or -plexia comb stroke (apoplexia)
means (genioplasty); 2. plastic plicato-, plici- comb folded (plicato-
surgery: specific part of the body lobate, pliciform)
(thoracoplasty); 3. plastic surgery: plinthi- comb brick; squared stone
tissue from specified source (auto- (plinthiform)
plasty); 4. plastic surgery: for a plio- see pleo-
specific purpose (kineplasty) -ploid comb chromosones: of a
plat-1 baseflat(platen) specified multiple of (diploid)
plat-2 base silver (plateresque) plor- base cry (ploration)
platini-, platino- comb platinum plum-, plumi- comb feather
(plantiniferous, platinocyanide) (plumage, plumiform)
platy- comb broad; flat (platypus) plumb-, plumbo- comb lead
plaustr- base cart; wagon (plaus- (plumbism, plumbocalcite)
trary) pluri- comb several; many
-pleb- base common people (pluriflorous)
(plebiscite) pluto- comb wealth (plutocracy)
pleco-, plecto- comb twist; twine; pluvial- base plover (pluvialine)
plait (plecopteran, plectognath) pluvio- comb rain (pluviograph)
-plegia, -plegy comb paralysis (para¬ -pnea, pneo- comb breath; respira¬
plegia) tion (dyspnea, pneograph)
-pleisto- comb most (Pleistocene) pneum-, pneumato- 1. comb air
plemyr- base flood-tide (plemyram- vapor (pneumatophore);
eter). Also plemmir- (plemmirru- 2. breathing (pneumatometer);
late) 3. spirits (pneumatology)
-plen-, -pier-, -plet- base fill; full pneumo-, pneumono- comb lungs;
(replenish, plerocercoid, com¬ air; gas (pneumobacillus, pneu-
plete) monophorous)
pleo-, pleon-, plio- comb more; in¬ pneusio- comb breathing (pneusio-
creased (pleomorphic, pleonasm, biognosis)
Pliosaurus. Also pleio- (pleomor- -pnig- base choke; suffocate (pnigo-
phy) phobia)
pleonec-, pleonex- base greed; -pocul- base drink; cup (poculi-
avarice (pleonectic, pleonexia) form)
-plero- base full (pleroma) -pod, -poda, -pode, podo-, -podous
DICTIONARY 69 podic- • pothiri-
-pul- base push; drive (propulsion). pycno- comb thick; compact; dense
Also -pel- (repel) (pycnometer). Also pykn(o)-
pulchr- base beautiful (pulchritude) (pyknic)
-puli- base flea (pulicosity) pyelo- comb pelvis; kidney (pyelo-
pull- base chicken (pullet) cystitis)
pullastr- base pigeon (pullastrine) -pygia, pygo- comb rump; buttocks
pulmo-, pulmoni-, pulmono- (steatopygia, pygopod)
1. comb lung (pulmonate); 2. pul¬ pygm- base fist (pygmachy)
monary (pulmocutaneous, pul- -pyle comb gate; aperture (mi-
monigrade, pulmonogastropod) cropyle)
-puis- base beating; knocking (pul¬ pylo- base gate; aperture (pylon)
sation) pyloro- comb pylorus: stomach
pulver- base dust; ash (pulverize) opening (pylorodiosis)
-pulvin- base cushion (pulvinate) pyo- 1. comb pus (pyogenic); 2. sup-
-pun-1 base punish (impunity) purative (pyosis)
-pun-2 base purple (puniceous) pyreto-, -pyrexia comb fever (pyre-
-punct-, pung- base point; sharp tology, eupyrexia)
(punctiform, pungent) -pyrgo- base tower (pyrgocephalic)
punctato- comb with points or dots -pyri- base pear (pyriform). Also
(punctato-striate) piro- (piroplasm)
pupa- base puppet (pupaphobia) pyrito- comb pyrites (pyritohedron)
pupillo- com b pupil of the eye pyro- 1. comb fire; heat (pyroma-
(pupillometer) nia); 2. [chemistry] a substance
-pur- base pus (suppuration) derived from the specified sub¬
-purg- base cleanse (purgative) stance by or as if by the action of
purpureo- comb [chemistry] purple heat (pryrogallol); 3. [geology]
compounds (purpureo-cobaltic) formed by heat (pyroxenite)
purulo- comb pus (purulo-gan¬ pyrrho- comb reddish (pyrrhoco-
grenous) rax)
pusill- base petty; very small (pusil¬ pyrrhul- base bullfinch; bunting
lanimous) (pyrrhuline)
pustulo- comb pimple (pustulocrus- pyrrhulox- base cardinal (pyrrhu-
taceous) loxine)
-put- base think (reputed) pytho- comb corrupt; decomposed
putamin- base husk (putaminous) (pythogenesis )
putea- base a well (puteal) pyx- comb box (pyxidate)
putre-, putri- comb rotten (putre¬
faction, putriform)
Q
quadr- base four; fourfold; square quadragen- base forty (quadrage¬
(quadrangle) narian)
DICTIONARY 73 quadrages- • ramul-
R
-racem- base cluster (racemiform) radio- 1. comb ray; raylike (radio-
rachi-, rachio- comb relating to the larian); 2. by radio (ra-
spine (rachicentesis, rachiometer). diotelegram); 3. [anatomy] radius
See -rrhachia and (radiobicipital); 4. [medicine]
-rad- base ray; rod; spoke (irradi¬ by radiant energy (radiotherapy);
ate) 5. [physics] radioactive (radiotho-
radiato- comb ray-like (radiato-stri- rium)
ate) rami- comb branch (ramification)
radici- comb root (radicicolous) ramoso- comb protuberance
radiculo comb radicle; rootlike part ( ramoso -palmate )
( radiculoganglionitis ) ramul- base twig (ramulose)
rani- • -rhopo- 74 DICTIONARY
-struma- base tumor (strumectomy) subter- pre below; under; less than;
-struthio- base ostrich (struthious) secretly (subterfuge)
-stult- base foolish (stultiloquy) -subul- base awl (subuliform)
-stup- base senseless (stupefaction) sue- base juice (succulent)
stupr- base fornicate; rape -succino- comb amber (succino-sul¬
(stuprate) phuric)
-sturim- base sturgeon (sturionic) sucr- base sugar (sucrose)
-sturn- base starling; swallow (stur- sud-, sudori- comb sweat; perspira¬
nine) tion (sudatory, sudorific)
styg- base hellish (Stygian) -suet- base custom (conseutude)
styl- base pen (styliform) suffrag- base voting (suffragette)
stylo-1 1. comb pointed; sharp (sty¬ -suge base suck (potisuge)
lograph); 2. styloid: bony process sui- base oneself (suicide)
(stylohyoid) sui-, suid- base pig; boar (suilline,
stylo-2 comb column; pillar ( stylo- suidian)
lite) sulc- base groove (sulcus)
-stypt- base astringent (stypticity) sulcato- comb furrowed; grooved;
-suad-, -suas- base urge (dissuade, cleft (sulcato-areolate)
persuasion) sulfato- comb sulfate (sulfatidates).
suav- base sweet (suaveolent) Also sulphato- (sulphato-acetic)
sub- 1. pre under; below (subma¬ sulfo- comb sulfur; sulfonate sul-
rine); 2. lower in rank; inferior to fonic acid (sulfocyanogen). Also
(subaltern); 3. to a lesser degree; sulpho- (sulpho-indigotic)
slightly (subtropical); 4. division sulfureo comb sulfureous (sulfureo-
(sublet); 5. [chemistry] less than nitrous)
the normal amount of ; basic super- 1. pre over; above; on top
(subchloride); 6. [mathematics] (superstructure); 2. higher in
ratio inverse to a given ratio rank/position; superior to (super¬
(subduplicate). NOTE: sub- can intendent); 3. greater in quality/
change to: su- (suspect); suc- amount/degree; surpassing (su¬
(succeed); suf-(suffocate); sug- perabundance); 4. greater or bet¬
(suggest); sum- (summon); sup- ter (supermarket); 5. greater than
support); sur- (surrogate); sus- normal (supersaturate); 6. extra;
(suspend) additional (supertax); 7. to a sec¬
subagit- base sexual intercourse ondary degree (superparasite);
(subagitation) 8. [chemistry] large amount of
-suber- base cork (suberose) (superphosphate)
subero- comb suberic acid (subero- supero- comb [anatomy] on the
pyroxylic) upper side (supero-dorsal)
subig- base knead (subigate) supin- base lying down (supine)
subit- base sudden; hasty (subita- supra- pre above; over; beyond
neous) (supraliminal)
subsesqui- pre [chemistry] ele¬ sur- pre over; upon; above; beyond
ments combined in the propor¬ (surface)
tion of 2 to 3 (subsesquiacetate) sura- base calf of the leg (sural)
surcul- • tax- 84 DICTIONARY
-tab- base emaciated; wasted away -taph, tapho-, taphro- comb tomb;
(tabescent) pit (cenotaph, taphophobia,
taban- base horsefly (tabanid) taphrenchyma)
tabell- base tablet; ballot (tabellary) tapin- base contagious (tapinopho-
tacho- comb speed (tachometer) bia)
tachy- comb rapid; swift; fast -tapino- base low (tapinocephalic)
(tachycardia) -tard- base slow; delay (retardation)
tacit- base quiet (taciturn) tarso- 1. comb instep (tarso-meta-
-tact- base touch (contact) tarsus); 2. eyelid cartilage ( tarso -
-tactic, -tactous comb order; ar¬ plasty)
rangement (heterotactous, syntac¬ tartr(o)- comb tartar; tartaric acid
tic) ( tar tr omethylates )
taeni-, taenio- comb ribbon or -taseo-, -tasi- base tension
band; tapeworm (taeniafuge, tae- (taseometer, tasimetric)
niosomous). Also teni- (teniacide) tauri-, tauro- 1. comb of/like a bull
-tain comb hold (maintain). See (tauricide, tauromachy);
-ten- 2. [chemistry] taurine (tauro-
tali-, talo- comb ankle (taligrade, cholate)
talocalcaneal) taurotrag- base eland (taurotragus)
talpi- base mole (talpicide) tauto- comb the same; identical
-tang- base touch (intangible) (tautology)
tantalo- base tease (tantalize) tax- base yew (taxaceous)
DICTIONARY 85 taxi- • tetracyclo-
taxi-, -taxia, -taxis, taxo-, -taxy tensio- comb stretch; strain (ten-
comb arrangement; order (taxi¬ siometer)
dermy, heterotaxia, parataxis, tax¬ tentaculi- comb tentacle (tentaculi-
onomy, homotaxy) form)
techno-, -techny 1. comb art; sci¬ tentig- base bore; penetrate (tentig-
ence; skill (technocracy); 2. tech¬ inous)
nical; technological (technochem- tenui- comb slender; thin; narrow
istry, pyrotechny) (tenuifolious)
tecno- comb child (tecnonymy) tephro- 1. comb ashes (tephro-
-tect- base roof; cover (tectiform) mancy); 2. gray (tephroite)
-teen suf ten and numbers: cardinal ter- comb thrice (tercentennial)
(sixteen) tera- comb one trillion (terahertz)
teg-, tegu- base cover (tegmental, terato- comb monster; monstrosity
tegument) (teratology)
tegul- base tile (tegular) terebinth- base turpentine (tere-
-teicho- base wall (teichopsia) binthinate)
tek- base child (ateknia) terebr- base bore; penetrate (tere-
tel- base dart (teliferous) bration)
tele- 1. comb at a distance; far (tele¬ tered- base worm (teredines)
graph); 2. television (telecast) tereti-, tereto- comb rounded
teleo-, telo- comb end; purpose; (tereticaudate, teretosetaceous)
final stage (teleology, telophase) tergi-, tergo- comb the back (ter¬
tellur- base earth (intratelluric) giversation, tergolateral)
-telmat- base a bog (telamatology) -termin- base end; limit (termina¬
-temerat- base violate (internerate) tion)
temno- comb cut (temnospondy- termit- base termite (termitopha-
lous) gous)
-temp- base regulate; mix (tem¬ -tern- base three; triple (ternion)
perament) -terr- base earth (territorial)
-tempor- base time (contemporary) -tert- base third (tertiary)
temporo- comb temple of the head tessera- comb four (tesseraglot)
(temporo-maxillary) tesseradeca- comb fourteen (tesser-
-temul- base drunkenness (temu- adecasyllabon)
lency) testae- base reddish-brown (testa¬
-ten- base hold (tenacious). See ceous)
-tain testaceo- comb shell (testaceology)
tend- base stretch (distend) testud- base turtle (testudinal)
-tene comb [biology] ribbon-shaped tetano- comb tetanus stiff
(pachytene) (tetanospasmin)
-tenebr- base darkness (tenebrosity) tetarto- comb one fourth (tetarto-
-teni- base tapeworm; ribbon-like hedral)
(teniacide). Also taeni(i)- (taenii- tetra- comb four (tetragamy)
phobia) tetracydo- comb with four circles;
teno-, tenonto- comb tendon (teno- with four atomic rings (tetracy-
tomy, tenontodynia) cline)
tetradeca- • -thylac- 86 DICTIONARY
U
-ubi- base place; position; location umbraculi- comb sunshade (umbra-
(ubiquitous) culiferous)
udo- comb wet; damp (udometer) umbrelli- base umbrella (umbrelli-
Ugro- comb Ugrian (Ugro-Slavonic) form)
-ula suf diminutive (fibula) Umbro- comb Umbrian (Umbro-
-ular suf having the form or charac¬ Etruscan)
ter of (circular) un- 1. pre not; opposite of; lack of
-ule suf diminutive (pustule) (unhappy); 2. back; reversal (un¬
-ulent suf full of (virulent) lock)
-ulig- base full of moisture (uligi¬ unci- comb hook (unciform)
nous) -unct- base ointment; oil (unctu¬
ulm- base elm (ulmaceous) ous)
ulno- comb ulna and (ulnoradial) -unda- base wave (exundant)
ulo-1 comb scar (ulodermatitis) undec- comb eleven (undecagon)
ulo-2 comb gums (uloglossitis) under- 1. pre lower place: in/on/to;
ulo-3 comb curly; crisp (ulotrich- beneath; below (undershirt);
ous) 2. inferior rank/position; subordi¬
-ulose suf characterized by; marked nate (undergraduate); 3. amount
by (granulose) below standard; inadequate (un-
-ulous suf characterized by; full of; derdevelop)
tending to (populous) undeviginti- comb nineteen (unde-
ultim-, ultimo- basefinal;last (ulti¬ vigintiangular)
matum, ultimogeniture) -undul- base wave (undulations)
ultra- 1. p re on the further side of; ungu- base ointment; grease
beyond (ultraviolet); 2. to an (unguent)
extreme degree; excessive (ultra¬ -ungui, -ungul- base claw; nail (un-
modern); 3. beyond the range of guiform, exungulate)
(ultramicroscopic) uni- comb having one only (unicel¬
ultro- comb voluntary; spontaneous lular)
(ultroneous) -uous suf of the nature of; consist¬
ulul-1 base wail; howl (ululation) ing of (strenuous)
ulul-2 base owl (ululant) -ura- base tail (gastruran)
-ulum s uf diminutive (speculum) uranisco- comb hard palate (uranis-
-ulus s uf diminutive (homunculus) coplasty)
umbell-, umbelli- base sunshade; urano- 1. comb hard palate (ura-
parasol (umbellated, umbellifer) noschisis); 2. the heavens (ura-
umbilici- base navel (umbilici- nography)
form) uranoso- comb [chemistry] contain¬
umbo- base knob; nipple (umbonu- ing uranium (uranosopotassic)
late) -urb- base city (suburban)
-umbr- base shadow (umb- urcei-, urceo- base urn; pitcher (ur-
riphilous) ceiform, urceolate)
DICTIONARY 91 -ure • -variol-
-ure 1. suf act/result of being (expo¬ urini-, urino- comb urinary tract;
sure); 2. agent of; instrument of; urine (uriniparous, urinometer)
scope of (legislature); 3. state of uro-1 comb tail (uropod)
being (composure) uro-2 comb urine (urolith)
urea-, ureo- comb urine; urea (ure- -urs- base bear (ursine)
apoiesis, ureometer) -urtic- base nettle (urticaceous)
uredo- base blight; fungus (uredo- -ury- base urination (strangury)
spore) -ust- base burn (ustulation)
uretero- comb urethra and (ureter- utero- comb uterus and (uterovagi-
ostomy) nal)
urethro- comb ureter and (urethro- -util- base useful (inutile)
scopy) utrei-, utri-1 comb leather bottle
-uretic comb urine (diuretic) (utreiform, utriform)
-urgy comb working of; fabricating utri- 2 , utric- base sac; baglike part
(zymurgy) (utriform, utricular)
uri-, urico- base uric acid (uridro- -uvi-, -uvu- base grape (uviform,
sis, uricometer) uvula)
-uria comb diseased condition of uvulo- comb uvula (uvulectomy)
urine (glycosuria) uxori- base wife (uxoricide)
suf desiring (parturient)
V
-vac-, -vacu- base empty; free (va¬ -valent 1. comb having a specified
cancy, vacuity) valence (monovalent); 2. specified
vacci- comb cow (vaccimulgence) number of valences (univalent);
vaccin- base blueberry (vaccinium) 3. having antibodies (multivalent)
vaccino- comb vaccine (vaccinopho- vail- base wall (vallation)
bia) valvi- comb valve; opening (valvi-
-vacil- base sway (vacillation) form)
-vad-, -vas- base rush; go (invade, valvulo- comb valve, esp. of the
invasion) heart (valvulotomy)
-vag-, -vagr- base wander (vagary, vapo-, vapori- comb emanation;
vagrant) vapor (vapography, vaporimeter)
vagini-, vagino- comb sheath; -vapul- base beat; flog (vapulatory)
vagina and (vaginipennous, vari- comb changed; diverse (invari¬
vaginotomy) able)
vago- comb vagus nerve varie-, varici-, varico- base en¬
(vagotropic) larged vein (varication, varici-
vagu- base uncertain (vagueness) form, varicocele)
vale- base farewell (valediction) -variol- base spotted; speckled (var-
valetud- base ill (valetudinary) ioloid)
vasculo- • -vet- 92 DICTIONARY
vex- base bother; irritate (vexatious) vise-, visco- base sticky; thick (vis¬
vexill- comb flag; banner (vexillol- cous, viscometer)
ogy) viscero- comb viscera (visceroptosis)
vi-, via- comb journey; way (multiv- visuo- comb sight (visuo-auditory)
ious, viaduct) -vit- base alive (vitality). See vivi-
vibro- comb vibration; shaking vitelli-, vitello- comb yolk; germi-
(vibrograph) native contents (vitelligerous,
vice- comb deputy; assistant (vice- vitellogenous)
chancellor) viti- comb vine (viticulture)
-vicesim- base twentieth (vicesimal) vitia- base corrupt (vitiated)
vicin- base neighborhood; proxim¬ vitreo-, vitri-, vitro- comb glass;
ity (vicinage) glassy (vitreodentin, vitriform,
-vid-, -vis- base see (video, invisi¬ vitrotype)
ble) vitric- base stepfather (vitricopho-
video- comb televised (vidéoconfér¬ bia)
ence) vitriolico- comb vitriol (vitriolico-
vidu- base widowed; destitute (vid- muriated)
uated) -vitul- base calf (vituline)
-viges- base twenty (vigesimal) vituper- base blame; revile (vitu¬
vigil- base watchful (vigilant) perative)
viginti- comb twenty (vigintiangular) viverr- base civet; ferret; mongoose
-vili- base worthless; base (viliorate) (viverrine)
vill- base shaggy (villose) vivi- comb living; alive (viviparous)
villoso- comb covered with hairlike voc-, voci-, -voke comb say; speak
material (villoso-scabrous). See (invocation, vociferous, revoke)
piloso- vocif- base shout (vociferate)
vimin- base wicker (vimineous) -vol- base wish; will (involuntary)
-vine- base conquer; bind (invinci¬ volta- comb [electricity] voltaic
ble) (volta-electric)
vini-, vino- comb wine; grapes volucr- base bird (volucrine)
(viniculture, vinometer). See viti- volupt- base pleasure (voluptuary)
viol- base violet (violaceous) -volut-, -volv- base turn (revolu¬
viper- base snake (viperous) tion, revolve)
vir- base green (virescence) vomic- base abscess (vomicose)
virgul- base rod; twig (virgulate) -vora, -vore, -vorous comb feeding
-virid- base green (viridescent) on; eating (Carnivora, herbivore,
-viridae comb virus family (Picor- omnivorous)
naviridae) -vorag- base chasm; whirlpool (vor-
-viril- base masculine (virility) aginous)
-virinae comb virus subfamily vortici- comb whirling motion; vor¬
(Spumavirinae) tex (vorticiform)
-virus comb virus genus (Flavivirus) vulcan- comb volcanoes
-vis-, -vid- base look; see (invisible) (vulcanology)
-visaged comb having a specific -vulg- base common; the public
kind of face (round-visaged) (divulge)
-vuln- • -y 94 DICTIONARY
W
-ward suf having a specified direc¬ 2. characteristic manner (clock¬
tion (westward) wise); 3. with regard to; in con¬
-ways suf in a specified direction, nection with (weatherwise)
manner, or position (sideways) with- 1. comb away; back (with¬
-wheeler comb having a specified draw); 2. against; from (withhold)
kind or number of wheels (eigh- -witted comb having a specified
teen-wheeler) kind of intelligence (quick-wit¬
-wide comb throughout a given ted)
space (worldwide) -woman comb female (congress-
-wife comb traditional female role woman)
(midwife) -worthy comb deserving of; fit for
-wise 1. suf in a specified direction, (newsworthy)
manner, or position (sidewise);
X
xantho- comb yellow (xantho- xilin- base cotton (xilinous)
derma) xiph(i)-, xipho- comb swordlike;
-xen- base host (metoxeny) xiphoid process; swordfish
xenarth- base sloth (xenarthral) (xiphioid, xyphophyllous)
xeno- comb stranger; foreigner xylo-, -xylous comb wood (xylo¬
(xenophobia) graph, epixylous)
xero- comb dry (xerophyte) xyr- base sharp-edged; razorlike
xest- base polish (xesturgy) (xyridaceous)
-y1 1. suf characterized by; full of -y2 1. suf condition of; quality
(healthy); 2. somewhat; rather (jealousy); 2. action of (in¬
(chilly); 3. tending to; inclined quiry)
(drowsy); 4. suggestive of; some¬ -y3 suf diminutives; terms of en¬
what like (wavy) dearment; nicknames (Billy)
DICTIONARY 95 -yer • zym-
Finder
(Reverse Dictionary)
aardvark • act of 98 FINDER
-sis, -th, -tion, -tious, -ture, -ure, again pre ana-, re-; base -pali(n)-
-y2, -ysis againstpre anti-, cata-, cath-, con¬
actinic rays comb actino- tra-, contre-, ob-, with-; comb
activity comb -ergasia, ergasio-, antio-, counter-, enantio-
-ergic, ergo-, -ergy, -orial, -pragia, agate base agati-
-praxia, -praxis; su/-esce, -es- age pre eo- ; comb chrono- ; base
cence, -escent, -esis; quality of~: -temp-; swf-arian. See old
comb -pragia agent sw/-ant, -ate3, -ator, -ent,
actor base histrion-, thesp- -ure
actual base ver- agitate base agit-, mov-, trepid-,
acute comb oxy-1; base acer-, -grav-, turb-
vehem- agouti base dasyproct-
adamant base contum-, obstin-, agree(ment) pre co-; base concinn-,
pervic-, proterv- congru-, consil-, unanim-
adder base colub- aid base -auxil-, -jut-, -juv-
addicted to comb -aholic ailment pre dys-, mal-; comb noso-,
addition pre a-, ac-, ad-, af-, ag-, al-, path, -pathic, patho-, -pathy; base
an-, ap-, ar-, as-, at-, extra-, aegr-, cachex-, -morb-, -pecca-,
super-. See more valetud-
adherent 5w/-ist, ite air comb aer-, aeri-, aero-, anemo-,
adjacent base contig-, -tang-, vicin-. atmo-, physo-, -pnea, pneo-,
See near pneumato-, pneumo-, pneu-
adjusted base concinn- mono-; base -flat-, -vent-
admirable pre bene-, eu- ; base albatross base diomed-, -procellar-
agath-, bon-, prob- alcohol su/-ol
adrenal gland comb adren(o)- aldehydes s«/-al, -ole
adroit base agil-, facil-, ingen- alike pre co- ; comb equi-, homo-,
adulterated base kibdelo- iso-, pari-, tauto-
advance pre pro-; base ced-, cess- alive comb bio-, -biosis, quick-,
adversarial base hostil-, inimic- vivi-, -zoic, zoo-, -zooid; base
affectedwith s«/-otic -anim-, vita-
affecting comb -tropic alkaline base lixiv-
affection base -storgy alkaloid names suf-m;~with nitro¬
affinity comb -trope. See attracted gen bases: -ine
affluence comb chryso-, pluto- ; all pre be-, cata-, cath-, de-, kata-,
base chrem-, -opul-, pecun- ob-, per-; comb holo-, omni-,
afraid base pavid-, tim-, trepid-. See pan-1, panto-, pasi-, toti-
fear alligator base -eusuch-
African comb Afro- allow base conced-, concess-
after pre meta-, post-; comb hys- allure base lenocin-
tero-, opistho-, postero-, retro- almond comb amygdal(o)-
aftereffect sw/-age, -asm, -ata, almost comb pene-
-ation, -ency, -ism, -ma, -ment, alone pre mono-; comb eremo-,
-mony, -sion, -ure soli-, uni-
afternoon base pomerid- alteration pre meta-, trans- ; comb
altitude • apart FINDER
100
-plasia, -plasis, -tropic; base - anchor- base ancry-
mut-, -vari-, -vert-. See change anchovy base -engraul-
altitude comb aero-, alti-, alto-, ancient comb archaeo-, archeo-,
bato-, hypsi-, hypso-; base pro- palaeo-, paleo-, proto- ; base
cer- -antiq-, prise-, -vet-
aluminum comb alumino- anesthetic comb -caine
alveolus comb alveolo- anew pre ana-, re-; base -palin-
always comb ever-; base aei-, etern-, angelfish base pterophyll-
semper- anger base chol-, -invid-, -ira-,
amber comb succino- -margy
ambiguous base ambig, ancip-, angle comb -angle, -gon, -gonal,
dub-, pariso- gonio- ; base -angul-
amend pre be-, em-, en-, meta-, anguish comb lype-; base dolor-,
trans-; comb aetio-, -blast, -bias- fleb-, flet-, luct-, trist-
tic, blasto-, -craft, ergo-, etio-, animal comb therio-, thero-, zoo-,
-facient, -fie, -fixation, -gen, -zooid; base -fer-, zo-;~classes:
-genesis, -genie, -genous, -geny, sw/-acea; early -form: comb
-parous, -plasia, -plasis, plasmo-, larvi-; -group name: suf-id1,
-plast, -plastic, plasto-, -plasty, -ida, -idae, -iformes, -zoa, -zoic,
-poiesis, -poietic, -trope, -tropic, -zoon; wild-: fer-. Also see "Ani¬
-tropism, tropo-, -tropous, -tropy, mals" in Part III
-urgy; base camb-, -fabr-, -fee-, animation comb bio-, -biosis, vita-,
-mut-, -vari-, -vert-; suf-ate, en, vivi-, zoo-, -zoic, -zooid; base -
-fy, -ize, -otic anim-
amide comb -amic2;~radical: ankle (bone) comb astragalo-, tali-,
amido- talo-
ammonia comb ammonio-, am- annoy base vex-
mono- another comb allelo-, allo-, alter-,
amnesia base amensi-, amnesi- hetero- ; base -ali-2
amniotic sac comb amnio- answer base apocris-. See say
among pre dia-, epi- ; comb enter-, ant comb myrmec-, myrmeco-,
inter- myrmic- ; base -formic-
amount comb quanti-; suf -age, anteater base myrmecophag-
-ful, -ling antelope base -alcelaph-, -bubal-
ample base ocho-2 anterior pre fore-; comb antero-,
amplify pre ad-, extra-, hyper-, proso-
super-; comb auxano-, auxo-, antibiotic comb -mycin
multi-, myria-, myrio-, out-, antibodies, having comb -valent
over-, -plasia, pleni-, pleo-, pleio-, antimony comb stibio-
pleon-, plethys-, plio-, pluri-, pol- antrum comb antro-
laki-, poly-; base ampl-, -aug-, any of those possible comb
-cresc-, dilat-, -fold-, pier-, -soever
-plet- apart pre de-, des-, di-2, dia-, dis-,
anal comb ano-2, podic- for-, se-; comb chori-, choristo-,
ancestors comb patroio- dialy-
FINDER 101 ape • auk
ape comb pithec-, -pithecus; base art comb craft-, -ship, techno-,
-sim- -techny
aperture base -pylo-. See hole artery comb arterio-, -venous
apex comb -apical, apico- articulation comb zyga-, zygo-
apparel base habil-, hesto-, -vest- as if comb pseudo-, quasi-
apparent comb lampro, lue-, luci- ; ash tree base -frax(in)-, -melia-2;
base -clar- mountain-: sorb-2
apparition base phantas-, phasm- ashes comb ciner-, pulver-, spodo-,
appearance comb -phane, phanero-, tephro- ; base favill-
-phanic, -phany, pheno-; base ask base -pet-, -quir-, -quis-, -rog-
-schem-, -spec-, -spic- ass base as-, ono-
appease base -plac- assemblage suf -ad, -age, -ery,
appetite comb -orexia, -sitia, sitio-, -hood, -ship
sito- ; base esur- assemble base -fabr-, -fac-, -fee-,
apple base mali-, pomi- -fie-, -struct-
approximately sw/-ish assist base -auxil-, -jut-, -juv-
arched comb arci-, cyrto-; base assistance base -(ad)jut-, -(ad)juv-,
-fornic- auxil-
archery comb toxo-2 assumption comb -lemma1
ardor base ard-, alacr-, -ferv-, astragalus comb astragalo-, talo-
zelo- astringent base stypt-
arduous pre dys- ; comb -bar, at pre ad-, juxta-; ~the same time:
bary-, mogi-; base ardu-, stren- pre co-, syn-; comb -simul-
argument comb -machy; base litig-, atlas map: comb carto- ; vertebra:
pugil-, -pugn-, -rix- comb atlanto-, atlo-
arid comb carpho-, xero- ; base arid-, atmosphere comb -bar, baro-
-celo-, -sicc- atrophy base -tabe-
arm limb: comb acromio-, brachio- attack fight: base -pugil-, -pugn- ;
armadillo base dasypod-, -tolypeut- seizure: comb -agra, -lepsia, -lep-
armor comb hoplo- sis, -lepsy, -leptic
armpit base -axill- attempt base conat-, peir-
aroma comb brom(o)-, odori-, attend to comb -serve
odoro-, olfacto-,-osmia, osmo-, attracted to comb -phile, -philia,
osphresio-, ozo-, ozono- -philiac, -philic, -philism, philo-,
around pre be-, circum-, peri-; -philous, -trope, -tropic, -tro-
comb ambi-, ambo-, amphi-; base pism, -tropous, -tropy; base -uri-
-cing-, -cinct-, -zon- ent
arouse comb agito- ; base -cit- augmented pre ad-, extra-, hyper-,
arrange(ment) comb -tactic, super-; comb auxano-, auxo-,
-tactous, -taxis, taxo-, -taxy; multi-, myria-, myrio-, out-,
base -pos-, -struct-; sw/-ate over-, -plasia, pleni-, pleo-, pleio-,
arrest stop: comb stasi-, -stasis, pleon-, plethys-, plio-, pluri-, pol-
-stat, stato- laki-, poly-; base ampl-, -aug-,
arrow base belo-, -sagitt- -cresc-, dilat-, -fold-, pier-, -plet-
arsenic comb arseno- auk base alcid-
aunt • base 102 FINDER
B
bacillus comb bacill-, bacilli-, bacillo- ballot base tabell-, suffrag-
back pre ana-, re-, un-, with- ; comb ban pre anti- ; base imped-, prohib-
retro- ; the~: comb back-, dorsi-, banana base musa-
dorso-, nota-, noto- ; base -terg- band comb desmo-, syndesmo-,
backbone comb rachi-, rachio-, taeni-, teni-, -trocha , zon-, zoni-;
rhach-, rhachio- base -lemnisc-, liga-, zoster-; suf
backward comb opiso-, retro- -let
bacteria comb bacter-, bacteri-, bac- bang comb plessi-, -cuss- ; base
terio-, coccal, -coccic, cocco-, -cop-, -crot-, plang-, -puis-, -tus-,
coccoid, -coccus, mycin; base -ella -vapul-, -verber-
badger base -melin-, -mustel- banner comb labar-, vexill-
bad(ly) pre dys-, mis-; comb caco-, bar base clathr-, -ser-
-iniq-, kak-, kako-, mal-, male-, barbed base hamat-
perv-, ponero-, -prav-, -turp-, barber base tonsor-
vitia- bare comb gymno-, nudi-, psilo-.
bag(like) comb angio-, asco-, bursi-, See bald
burso-, ceco-, chlamyd-, chrysali-, bark dog: base hylac-, latr- ; tree:
coleo-, cyst, -cyst, cysti-, cysto-, base cortici-, phloem-
follic-, pericardiaco-, pericardio-, barley comb alphito- ; base crith-,
peritoneo-, phasco- physa-, horde-, ptis-
physali, physo-, -theca, theco-, barracuda base -perces-, sphyraen-
typhlo-, utri-2, utric-, vesico- ; base barrel base dolio
-sacc-, -thylac- barrier comb herco-, septo-, pari-
balance comb counter-, libra-, eto-, -phragma, phragmo-; base
pariso-, stasi-, -stasis, stat, stato- cancell-, claustr-, -mur-
bald base -calv-, glabr-, -pelad-, base foundation: comb basi-, basio-,
-phalacr- baso-, fund- ; base -radie- ; evil:
ball-shaped comb globi-, globo-, pre dys-, mis- ; comb caco-, iniq-,
-sphere, sphero-; base -glom-. See kak(o)-, mal(e)-, ponero-; base
circle -prav-, sceler-, turp-
FINDER 103 basic • benefit
basic base prim-, -rud-; [chem¬ before pre ante-, fore-, ob-, pre-,
istry] pre sub- pro-2; comb antero-, protero-,
basin (shaped) comb cylico-, proto-, retro-; base prior-
kylixo-, lecano-, pelvi- beggar comb ptocho- ; base mendic-
basket base calath-, -corb- begin(ning) comb -phyletic, sper-
bat base desmodont-, megacheirop- mato-; base incip-, -init-; suf
ter-, microcheiropter, noctilion-, -esce, -escence, -escent. See
-pterop-, -vespertil- origin
bath(ing) comb balneo- ; base behavior comb etho- ; base hexi-
-ablut-, -lav- behind pre meta-, post- ; comb
battle comb macho-, -machy; base after-, back-, hind-, opistho, pos-
-bell-, -pugil-, -pugn- tero, retro- ; base terg-
beach base littor-, thino-; See sand being comb onto- ; base -esse-
beak comb coraco-, rhampho-, belch base -ruct-
rhyncho-, rostrato-, rostri-, ros- belief comb -ousia; base -cred-,
tro-, -rrhyncha; base -aquil-. See -fid-1; sw/-ism
nose believer swf-ist, -ite
beam base trab- believing in suf-an
bean base cyam-, fab-, phaseol- bell base campan-, -tintinn-
bear animal: comb arcto-; base belligerence base chol-, -invid-,
-urs- ; carry: comb -fer, -ferous, -ira-, -margy
-gerous, -parous, -pher, -phore, bellow base -mug-
-phorous; base -port-, -vect- belly comb abdomino-, celio-, celo-,
beard comb pogon(o)-; base -barba- coelo-, laparo-, ventri-, ventro-;
bearing comb -fer, -ferous, -gerous, base -alv-. See stomach
-parous, -pher, phor-, -phore, belonging to swf-acean, -aceous,
-phorous; base -port- -ad,- al3, -an3, -ar, -arious, -ary,
beast comb -there, therio-, thero- ; -atic, -ative, -atory, -eae, -ean,
base fer- -eous, -ery, -etic, -ial, -ian, -ic,
beat comb -cuss-, plessi-, rhabdo-; -id1, -il, -ile, -ina, -inae, -ine,
base -cop-, -crot-, fustig-, plang-, -ing, -ious, -istic, -ite, -itic,
puis-, quass-, vapul-, -verber- -itious, -itive, -ive, -oidea, -ory,
beautiful comb calli-, callo-; base -otic, -tious, -tive, -ular. See char¬
kal-, pulchr- acteristic of
beaver base -castor- below pre hypo-, infra-, sub-, sub-
become SM/-ate1, -en, -fy; ~like: - ter-; comb infero-, under-
ize bend, bent comb ancylo-, ankylo-,
becoming suf-esce, -escence, -campsis, campto-, campylo-,
-escent -clinal, -clinate, -cline, -clinic,
bed base clin- clino-, -clinous, -clisis, curvi,
bee comb api(o)-, melisso-; base cyrto-, -fleet,flex-,flexuouso-,
-bomb- ; ~hive: -alve- lechrio-, loxo-, recurvo-,
beech base faga- repando-, scolio-, -tort-, -verge;
beer base cervis- base -clit-, cliv- -sinu-
beetle base coleopter-, scarab- benefit base -auxil-, -jut-, -juv-
benzine • blunder 104 FINDER
benzine pre meta-; comb benzo-, base -ebon-, fulig-, -nigr-. Also see
phen- "Colors" in Part III
bereavement comb lype- ; base black widow base latrodect-
dolor-, fleb-, flet-, luct-, trist- blackbird base -icter-, merul-
berry combbaccato-, bacci-, cocci-; bladder comb asco-, burs-, bursi-,
base -acin- burso-, ceco-, cyst-, -cyst, cysti-,
beside pre a-, ac-, ad-, af-, ag-, al-, cysto-, follic-, physa-, physali-,
an-, ap-, ar-, as-, at-, by-, epi-, physo-, typhlo-, utri-, utric-,
para-2, peri-; comb juxta-, citra-, vesico-, vesiculi-, vesiculo-; base
pene-, proximo- -sacc-, -thylac-
besides pre extra- blame base culp-, reprehen-, -vitu-
best comb aristo- ; base -opt-2 per-
bestow base -don- blanket base -lodic-
better comb melior-, out- blend pre co-; comb conjugato-,
between pre dia-, epi- ; comb enter-, -ergasia, gameto-, gamo-, hapto-,
inter- junct-; base aps-, apt-, -greg-,
beyond pre ex-, extra-, meta-, -soc-; suf-âte, -ize
para-2, prêter-, super-, supra-, blight comb fungi-, -mycete,
sur-, ultra- ; comb over- myceto-, -mycin, myco-, uredo-
Bible comb biblio- blind comb caeco-, ceco-, typhlo-;
big base grand-, magn-. See large base -lusc-
bile comb bili-, chole-, cholo-, gall- blink base -conniv-, -nict-
billion comb giga-. Also see "Num¬ blister comb phlye-, vesica-, vesico-,
bers" in Part III vesiculo- ; base pustul-
billionth comb nanno-, nano- blood comb haema-, haemo-, hema-,
bind comb sphingo-, -strain, -strict, hemato-, hemo-, sangui-, san-
syndesmo-; base liga-, -merinth-, guineo-, sanguino- ; base cruent-,
nex-, -string-, -vine- cruor-; -dofrthrombo-; -condi¬
bipartite comb diphy-. See two tion or disease: -aemia, cythemia,
birch base betul- -emia; -fluid: lympho-; -vessels:
bird comb orneo-, orni-, ornitho-, hemangio-, vasculo-, vaso-
orno-; base -avi-, grail-, musci- blooming comb thalero-; base flor-,
cap-, oscin-, passer-, pendulin-, vig-
volucr- blow wind: base anemo-, flat-,
birth comb -genie, -natal, -para, vent- ; punch: comb plessi- ; base
-tocia, -toky; base geneth-, -nasc-, cop-, -crot-, -cuss-, -plang-, puis-,
-partur- ; ~day: geneth- -tus-, vapul-, -verber-
birthmark comb nevi-, nevo- blue comb cyano-, glauco- ; base
bishop base episcop- adular-, aerug-, -azur-, -caes-,
biting comb aceto-, keto-, oxal-, -cerul-, -lazul-, -livid-, -pavon-.
oxy- ; base -acid-, -mord- Also see "Colors" in Part III
bitter comb picro-; base -acerb-, blueberry base vaccin-
asper-, -mord- bluebird base sial- 2 , -turd-
bittern base botaur-, ixobrych blunder base culp-, delinq-, laps-,
black comb atro-, melano-, piceo; pecc-, sphal-
FINDER 105 blunt • bring forth
comb base cteno-; -teeth: pecti- -an, -ar, -ary, -ean, -en, -eous,
nato- -esque, -fui, -ic, -il, -ile, -ine,
combat comb macho-, -machy, -ing, -ish, -itious, -ize, -like, -ode,
pugn- ; base -bell-, pugil- -oid, -ose, -osity, -some, -tious,
combine pre co-; comb conjugate-, -ular, -y
-ergasia, gameto-, gamo-, hapto-2, compel See urge
junct-; base aps-, apt-, -greg-, competence base quali-
-soc-; sw/-ate, -ize competitive event comb -athlon,
combustible comb ard-, ars- -athon, -off2
come base -ven(t)- complain base -quer-, -querul-
comestibles comb bromato-, complement of pre co-
-brotic, manduc-, opso-, -phage, complementary comb counter-
phago-, -phagous, -phagy, -sitia, complete(ly) pre be-, cata-, cath-,
sitio-, sito-, -troph, -trophic, de-, kata-, ob-, per-; comb holo-,
tropho-, -trophy, -vora, -vore, omni-, pan-, panto-, stone-, toti-
-vorous; base -alim-, -cib-, escul-, compound names comb tetrazo- ;
-gust-, -nutr- ; partially di- swf-ide, -ole1
gested~: chymo- comprehension comb -gnomy,
command base -imper-, juss-, -gnosia, -gnosis, -gnostic, gnoto-,
-mand- ideo-, -noia, -nomy, -phrenic,
commence base inaug-, incip-, init- phrenico-, phreno-, psycho-,
commercial names suf-co> -ine -sophy; base -cogit-, -cogn-, epis-
common comb caeno-1, ceno-2, tem-, ment(a)-, -noe-, -put-,
coeno-, pan-1; base -commun-, ratio-, -sci-
-vulg-; ~people: comb demo-; computer comb cyber-
base -pleb-, -popul- concave comb concavo-
commotion base -agit-, -tumult-, concealed pre sub-; comb calypto-,
-turb- crypto- ; base occult-
community base synœc- concept comb -gnomy, -gnosia,
compact dense: comb dasy-, pycno-, -gnosis, -gnostic, gnoto-, ideo-,
pykno- ; base -crass-, -press-, -noia, -nomy, phreno-, psycho-,
-spiss- ; small: comb brachio-, -sophy; base -cogit-, -cogn-, epis-
brachisto-, brachy-, brevi-, tem-, -noe-, -put-, ratio-, -sci-
chamae-, hekisto-, micro-, mini-, concise comb brachio-, brachisto-,
nano-, parvi-, parvo-, -steno-; brachy-, brevi-, chamae-, hekisto-,
base cort-, curt-; suf-de, -cula, micro-, mini-, parvi-, parvo-,
-cule, -culum, -culus, -een, -el, steno-, tapino- ; base -cort-, -curt-,
-ella, -en, -et, -ette, -idion, exig-; sw/cle, -cula, -cule,
-idium, -ie, -ilia, -illo, -isk, -kin, -culum, -culus, -een, -el, -ella,
-le, -let, -ling, -ock, -ola, -ole, -en, -et, -ette, -idion, -idium, -ie,
-rel, -ula, -ule, -ulum, -ulus, -y -ilia, -illo, -isk, -kin, -le, -let,
comparable pre para-, quasi-; comb -ling, -ock, ola, -ole, -rel, -ula,
homeo-, omœo, homoio-, ho- -ule, ulum, -ulus, -y
molo-, iso-, -phane, -phanic; base conclude base -fin-, termin-
simil-; sw/-acean, -aceous, -al, condensed comb brachio-,
FINDER condition • control
111
brachisto-, brachy-, brevi-, consistent comb even-
chamae-, hekisto-, micro-, mini-, constitution comb -ousia, -ousian;
parvi-, parvo, steno-, tapino-; base quid-
base -cort-, -curt-, exig-; sw/-cle, constrained comb -bound
-cula, -cule-, culum, -culus, -een, constriction comb lepto-, stegno-,
-el, -ella, -en, -et, -ette, -idion, steno-; base -stal-, -strict-. See
-idium, -ie, -ilia, -illo, -isk, -le, tightening
-let, -ling, -ock, -ola, -ole, -rel, construction comb -craft, ergo-,
-ula, -ule, -ulum, -ulus, -y -fie, -urgy; base -fabr-, -fac-, -fie-.
condition su/-able, -acity, -acy, See make
-age, -ance, -ancy, -ant, -asis, contagious base-tapin-
-asm, -ate, -atile, -ation, -cy, container comb angio-, asco-, bursi-,
-dom, -eity, -ence, -ency, -ent, burso-, ceco-, chlamyd-, chrysali-,
-ery, -esis, -fui, -hood, -iasis, cisto-, coleo-, -cyst, cysti-, cysto-,
-ice1, -ility, -ion, -ise, -ism, -ity, follic-, meningo-, pericardiaco-,
-ling3, -ma, -ment, -ness, -or3, pericardio-, peritoneo-, phasco-,
-osis, -otic, -red, -ship, -sion, -sis,physa-, physali-, physo-, -theca,
-th, -tion, -tude, -ture, -ty1, -ure, theci-, theco-, typhlo-, utri-,
-f utric, vesico-; base -sacc-, -thylac-
conduct behavior: comb etho- ; base containing comb -filled, pleni-,
hexi-; lead: comb -arch, -duce, pleo-, pluri-; base -pier-, -plet-;
swf-acious, -ate, -ic, -ful, -lent,
duc(t)-, magist-; base hegemon-,
-ose2, -osity, -ous, -ulent, -y
-reg-
contempt base fastid-
cone comb coni-2, conico-, cono-,
contentment comb chero- ; base
conoido- ; pine-: strobil-
confer base -don- beati-, felic-, jubil-, macar-
configuration comb topo- contest comb -athlon, -athon,
confine comb sphingo-, -strain, macho-, -machy, -off; base agon-
-strict, syndesmo-; base -liga-, continent base -epeiro-
-merinth-, -string-, -vine- continual base assid-, contin-,
conflict comb macho-, -machy; base incess-, perpet-
-bell-, -pugil-, -pugn- contorted comb contorto-, gyro-,
confusion comb atax-, ataxi-, helico-, pleco-, plecto-, spiro-,
-ataxia, ataxio-, ataxo- ; base strepho-, strepsi-, strepto-; base
mise-, -turb- -strob-, -stromb-, -stroph-, -tors-,
connected (with) base hirmo-, nex- ; -tort-
2 1
sw/-ar , -arious, -ary, -id , -wise; contraction comb -chorea, choreo-,
-clonic, -clonus, -esmus, -ismus,
~twins: comb -pagia, -pagus
spasmo-; base -stal-, vellic-
conquer base vict-, -vine-
contrary pre anti-, cata-, contra-,
consecrated comb hagio-, hiero-;
contre-, cross-, dis-, hetero-, ob-,
base -sacr-, -sanct-
un-, with-; comb counter-, enan-
consequence comb ergo-, -ergic,
tio-, oppositi-
-ergy; sw/-age, -asm, -ata, -ation,
-ency, -ism, -ma, -ment, -mony, control base magist-, maha- ; loss
of~: comb -crasia
-sion, -ure
FINDER
controversy • crazy 112
controversy base eris- count base calcul-, -comput-, -num-
converge comb -ergasia, gameto-, counterclockwise comb laevo-,
gamo-, hapto-, junct-; base -aps-, levo-
-apt-, -greg-, -soc-; sw/-ate, counterfeit comb pseudo-
-ize countless comb myrio- ; base
conversation comb -claim, logo-, innum-
-logue, -lalia, -lexia, lexico-, country base -rur-, -rustic-; ofa~:
-lexis, -lexy, -logy, -phone, hono-, suf-ese, -ian; ~nam.es: comb -
-phony, verbi-, verbo-, voc-, voci-, land; suf-ia.
-voke; base -clam-, -diet-, coupled com b conjugate -
-loc(u)-, -loqu-, -orat-, rhet- courtesan comb cypriano-, hetaero-,
convex comb convexo-, gibboso- porno- ; base -meretric-, scort- ;
cook base -coct-, mageir-, magir- brothel: lupan-
coot base fulic- courtesy base -comit-
copious base ampl-, copi-, largi- cousin base -sobrin-
copper comb chalco-, cupreo-, covenant base fedi-
cupri-, cupro-, cuproso- ; base cover(ed) with pre be-; comb ca-
auricalc-. Also see "Colors" in Part lypto-, stegano-, stego-
III covering comb lamelli-, lepido-,
copy base -mim- squamo-, tecti-, tegu-, -theca,
coracoid bone comb coraco- theco-, theci-, veli- ; base involver-,
coral comb coralli- lorica-, oper-2, -scut-, strag-. See
cord comb -chorda, chord-, cordo-, skin
funi-, tendo-; base cord-, resti- covert pre sub-; comb crypto-; base
core comb caryo-, karyo-, nucleo- clandest-, furt-
cork comb phello- ; base suber- covetousness base avar-, cup(id)-,
cormorant base phalacrocorac- pleonec-, pleonex-
corn base frument-, grani- ; ear of~: cow base bou-, bov-, bu-, -vacc-
spici- cowardly base pav-, timid-, trep-
cornea comb corneo-, kerato- cowl base cuculli-
corpse comb necro- ; base -cadav- crab base cancr- ; hermit~: pagur- ;
corpulent base obes-, pingu- sea~: gammar-
crack comb dicho-, -fid, fissi-,
correct(ion) comb ortho-; base cas-
tig-, emend- schisto-, schizo-, sulcato-, -tomy;
corruption comb lysi-, -lysis, lyso-, base fatisc-, -par-, rim-
-lyte, -lytic, -lyze, phthino-, craft base techn-. See make
phthisio-, -phthisis, phthysio-, crane comb alector-, grallator-,
-phthysis, putri-, pyo-, pytho-, grui-
sapro-, septi-, septo-, septico-; crater base crateri-
base phthor-, vitia- craving comb eroto-, -lagnia,
cortex comb cortico-, pallio- -mania, -orexia; base -appet-,
costof sw/-age conat-, -cup-, -libid-, -opt-, veil-;
costly base dapat- 5w/-urient
cotton base xilin- crazy comb lysso-, -mania; base
ament-, dement-
cough base -tuss-
FINDER 113 creak • cutting
D
dagger base sica- decks comb -decker
damaging comb noci-, pesti- ; base decline comb -atrophia; base dimin-
-nox- decomposed comb septi-2, septo-1
damp comb hydro-, hygro-, udo-; decomposing enzyme suf -ase
base humect-, ulig- decrease base decresc-, dimin-
dance comb choreo- ; base orchest-, decree base -imper-, juss-, -mand-
-salta-, tripud- deep comb batho-, bathy- ; base pro-
dandruff base furfur-, porrig- fund-
danger base pericul- deer base cervi-, elaph-
Danish comb Dano- defeat base vict-, -vine-
dark(ness) comb ambly-, melan(o)-, defecation comb -chezia, copro-,
nycto-, scoto- ; base -achlu-, fim-, fimi-, kopro-, scato-,
amaur-, fuse-, lyg-, obscur-, spatilo-, stereo-; base -fec(u)-
tenebr- defect, bodily comb pero- ; base
dart basetel- -hamart-, -mutil-
dative comb dativo- defending pre pro- ; base patroc-
daughter comb fili- defense comb -phylactic, phylacto-,
daughter-in-law base -nur(us)- -phylax, -phylaxis
dawn base -auror-, eos(o)-, luc- deficiency comb isch-, oligo-,
day base diurn-, ephem-, hemer-, -penia
hodiern-, journ-, quotid- definition comb orismo- ; base
daylight base -pheng- dior-
deaf base coph-, -surd- deformed comb pero-; base -mutil-
death comb mort(i)-, necro-, sapro-, degree swf-ency
thanato-; base exanim-, nerter-, dehydrogenated comb dehydro-
obit- ; deadly: phthart- deity comb theo-; base dei-
debility comb astheno-, -atrophia, delayed comb brady-; base -cunct-,
lepto-, -plegia, -plegy; base -debil-, imped-, -mora-, -tard-. See late
dimin-, enerv-, flacc-, labe- delete base oblit-
decaying comb cario-, lysi-, -lysis, deleterious comb noci-, pesti- ; base
lyso-, -lyte, phthino-, phthisio-, -nox-, pericul-
-phthisis, putre-, putri-, pytho-, delicate comb habro-, lepto-, subtil-,
sapro-, septi-, septico-, septo-; tenu-
base marcesc-, phthor-, tabe- ; suf delight comb chero- ; base beati-,
-ase elat-, felic-, gaud-, jubil-, macar-
deceptive base apat-, dolero-, ludif- dementia comb lysso-, -mania; base
decide base crit-1 ament-, dement-
FINDER 115 demon • dill
dimension comb -footer, -sized; -of -phony, verbi-, verbo-, voc-, voci-,
a sheet: suf-mo. Also see "Dimen¬ -voke; base -clam-, -diet-,
sion" in Part III -loc(u)-, -loqu-, -orat-, rhet-; de¬
diminution 5uf -aster2 fective-: comb -lalia, lalo-, -pha-
diminutive ending suf-de, -cula, sia, -phasic, -phasis, -phasy,
-cule, -culum, -culus, -een, -el, -phemia, -phemy; base psell-
-ella, -en, -et, -ette, -idion, discover base heur-
-idium, -ie, -ilia, -illo, -isk, kin, disease pre dys-, mal- ; comb loemo-,
-le, -let, -ling2, -ock, -ola, -ole2, loimo-, noso-, -path, -pathic,
-rel, -ula, -ule, -iilum, -ulus, -y3 patho-,-pathy; base aegr-, -morb-,
dimness comb ambly-, melan(o)-, -pecca-; -names: comb -aemia,
nycto-, scoto-; base -achlu-, -emia; sw/-asis, -ia, -itis, -oma,
amaur-, fuse-, lyg-, obscur-, opac-, -osis; skin-: licheno-; -treat¬
tenebr- ment: comb -iatrics, iatro-, -iatry.
dinner comb deipno-, prand- See disorder
dip comb -merge, -merse disfigured comb pero- ; base -mutil-
directing comb -agogic, -agogue; disgorge comb -emesis, -emetic,
base -vers-, -vert- emeto-
direction comb—ward, -ways, disgrace base sord-, turp-
-wise; suf-em, -ling3; ~east: disgust base fastid-
euro-, -orient-; ~north: -borea-, dish comb lecano-; base -leco-,
septen- ; ~south: -austr-, noto- ; scutel-
-west: hesper-, occid-, -zephyr-. disk-shaped comb disco- ; base
Also see "Direction" in Part -numm-
III disorder comb atax-, ataxi-, -ataxia,
dirt comb blenno-, -chezia, copro-, ataxio-, ataxo-, -thymia, -phre-
edaph-, fim(i)-, kopro-, miso-2, nia, -phrenic; base -turb-; ofper¬
myso-, -myxia, myxo-, paedo-1, sonality-: comb -tonia
pedo-3, scato-, spatilo-, spurc-, display comb -orama, phaeno-,
stegno-, stereo- ; base -fecu-, gleb-, pheno- ; base -monstr-
hum-, macul-, molys-, rhypar-, dispute base velit-
rhypo-, rypo-, sord- dissimilar comb aniso-, anomalo-,
disastrous base funest- anomo-, perisso-, poikilo-
discharge flow: comb rheo-, rheum-, dissolve comb lyo-, lysi-, -lysis,
-(r)rhage, -(r)rhagia, -(r)rhea, lyso-, -lyte, -lytic, -lyze; base
-(r)rhoea, -(r)rhoeica; base -liqu-, -solu-, -solv-
-flu(v)-, -fus-; release: base distant comb disto-, tele-
-miss-, -mit-, -pomp- distension comb -cele, -edema, gan-
discipline comb mastigo-, rhabdo-; glio-, phlogo-, phym-, -phyma,
base castig-, peno-, poine-, -pun- physa-, physo-, strum(i)-; base
discontinue comb stasi-, -stasis, aug-, cresc-, physc-, strum-,
-stat; base fin-, termin- -turn-, -turg-; s«/-itis
discourse comb -claim, logo-, distinct separate: pre dia-, dis-,
-logue, -lalia, -lexia, lexico-, for-, se-; comb -crit, dialy-, ideo-,
-lexis, -lexy, -logy, -phone, hono-, proprio-, self-. See divided; clear:
FINDER 117 distress • drunk
dry comb carpho-, xero-; base arid-, dusk base -crépus-, lyg-
celo-2, cherso-, -sicc- dusky comb fuse-, fusco-, -phaein,
dry out base marces-, marcid- phaeo-, phein-, pheo-
duck base anat-, fuligul- dust comb coni-1, -conia, conio-,
dull base hebet-, obtus-, -tard-; konio-; base amath-, pulver-;
~vision: comb ambry- dusty place: conist-
dung comb -chezia, copro-, fimi-, duty comb hypegia-, hypengy-; base
kopro-, scato-, spatilo-, sterc(o)-; paralip-
base -fec(u)-, -merd-; -hill: dwarf comb chamae-, nan(n)o-,
sterquil- dwelling comb ekist- ; base -aed-,
during pre con-, in-, inter-, per- -cali-, -dom-, -edi-; s«/-age
deca-, undecim-. Also see "Num¬ laki-, poly-; base ampl-, -aug-,
bers" in Part III -cresc-, dilat-, -fold-, pier-, -plet-
elk base cerv- enormous comb bronto-, dino-, gi-
elm base ulm- ganto-, mega-, mégalo-, -megaly
emaciated base tab-. See wasting enter comb intro-; base ingress-
away enthusiasm base ard-, alacr-, -ferv-,
emanation comb atmo-, -capnia, zelo-
capno-, vapo-, vapori-; base entice base lenocin-
nebul- entire(ly) pre be-, cata-, de-, kata-,
embarrassment base pud-, ob-, per-; comb holo-, omni-,
verecund- pan-, panto-, stone-, toti-
embezzle base pecul- entrance comb porto-
emboss base toreut- entreaty base litan-, -preca-
embryo(nic) comb -blast, -blastic, enveloped pre be- ; comb calypto-,
blasto-, -blasty; base embry- stegano-, stego-
emendation comb ortho- ; base environment comb -cole, -colent,
castig-, emend- -colous, eco-, oeco-, oiko-; base
emerald base smaragd- -aed-, -dom-, -edi-
eminent comb over- envy base -invid-
emotiotfSrT&mfr thymo- ; disor¬ enzymes comb zym-, zymo-; suf
dered^: -thymia -ase
empty comb ceno-3, keno- ; base epidemic base luet-, morb-, pestil-
-erem-, (ex)haur-, inan-, -vac(u)- epoch comb -cene
emu- base rat- equal(ly) pre co-; comb equi-,
emulation base zelo- homalo-, homo-, homolo-, iso-,
enamel comb amelo- pari-, tauto-
encounter base congress-, congru- equivalent pre para-, quasi-; comb
encourage base -hort- homeo-, omoeo, homoio-, ho¬
end comb teleo-, telo-, ultim-, molo-, iso-, -phane, -phanic; base
ultimo-; base -fin-, -termin-; simil-; sw/-acean, -aceous, -al,
endless: apeiro- -an, -ar, -ary, -ean, -en, -eous,
enduring base diuturn-, dur(o)-, -esque, -fui, -ic, -il, -ile, -ine,
perenn-, perm-, stabil- -ing, -ish, -itious, -ize, -like, -ode,
enema base clysm- ; clyst- -oid, -ose, -osity, -some, -tious,
enemy base advers-, hostil-, inimic- -ular, -y
energy comb dyna(mo)- erase base oblit-
engagein swf-ize erect comb ithy-, ortho-, recti-; base
English comb Anglo- ard-3
engrave comb -glyph, glypto- ermine base mustel-
enigmatic comb enigmatico- error base culp-, delinq-, laps-,
enlarged pre ad-, extra-, hyper-, pecc-, sphal-
super-; comb auxano-, auxo-, eruption comb -anthema
multi-, myria-, myrio-, out-, erythrocyte comb erythro-
over-, -plasia, pleni-, pleo-, pleio-, essence base -ousia, -ousian,
pleon-, plethys-, plio-, pluri-, pol- quid-
eternal • eye 120 FINDER
goat comb capfi-, egagro-, trago-; gray comb glauco-, -phaein, phaeo-,
base hircin/ pheo-, polio-; base caesi-, -can-2,
goblet base /pocul- -gris-, -tephr-. Also see "Colors"
God comb theo- ; base dei- in Part III
goiter base strum(i)- grazing base pascu-
gold(en) comb auri-2, auro-, grease base lipar-, sebo-, unct-,
chrys(o)-. Also see "Colors" in ungu-
Part III great size: comb macro-, magni-,
goldfish base cyprin- maxi-, plethys-; base -ampl-,
gonad comb gonado- -maj-; sw/-fold. See gigantic
good pre bene-, eu-; base agath-, greater pre super-; comb meizo-,
bon-, prob- out-
goodbye base vale- greed base avar-, avid-, cup(id)-,
goods base empor-, -mere- edac-, gulos-, pleonec-, pleonex-
goose base anser-, cheno- Greek comb Graeco-, Greco- ; base
gorgeous comb calli-, callo- ; base Hellen-
kal-, pulchr- green comb chloro-, glauco-,
gorilla base -pong- olivaceo- ; base -beryl-, caes-, oliv-,
gourd base cucurbit- porrac-, pras-, smaragd-, thall-,
government comb -archy, -cracy, thallas-, verd-, -vir-, virid-. Also
-crat(ic); base gubern- see "Colors" in Part III
grab base rap-, rep-. See grasp gridiron base graticul-
graceful comb habro- grief comb lype-; base dolor-, fleb-,
grafting base surcul- flet-, luct-, trist-
grain comb grani-; base farr-, grind base -brux-, frend-, mol-
farrag-, -frument- grit comb ammo-, aren-, arenaceo-,
gram comb -gram glare-, psammo-, sabul-
grandfather base av(us)- groin comb bubo-, inguino-
grandmother base av(ia)- groove comb bothr-, -glyph, glypto-,
granite comb graniti-; like, of~: stria-, striato-, strio-, sulcato-;
grano- base canalic-, sulc-. See cleft
granular comb coni-, -conia, conio-, grope base pselaph-
granulo- ground base edaph-, geo-, -hum-,
grape (like) comb acini-, botry-, -terr-
staphylo-, vini-, vino-, viti-; base group (of) sw/-age, -ery, -hood,
racem-, -rhag-, -uvi-, -uvu- -ship
grasp comb -tain; base -cap(t)-, group names [zoology] sw/-ini
-cathex-, -ger-, -hapt-, -prehend, grouse base gallinac-, tetrao-
prehens-, -ten- grove 5w/-etum
grass base agrost-, gramin- grow, growth comb auxano-, aux-
grasshopper base acrid-, gryll-, eto-, auxo-, -blast, -blastic,
locust- blasto-, -blasty, -colous, -crease,
grave comb -taph, tapho-; base -culture, -nastic, -nasty, onco-,
sepul- -physis, -plasia, -plasis, -plast,
gravel base glare- -plastic, plasto-, plethys-, verruci-;
guess • head 128 FINDER
H
habit base -hexi- comb uranisco-, urano-; -shell:
habitat comb -cole, -colent, base lorica-. See difficult
-colous, eco-, oiko-; base -aed-, hare base cunic-, lago-, lepor-
-dom-, -edi- harlot comb cypriano-, hetaero-,
hailstone base grandin-, chalax- porno- ; base meretric-, scort-
hair/hairlike comb capilli-, harmful comb noci-, pesti-; base
chaet(o)-, cilii-, cilio-, -coma, -nox-, pericul-
comi-, como-, crin(i)-, dasy-, harmony pre co-; base concinn-,
fimbr-, fimbrilli-, pili-, pilo-, congru-, -eiren-, -iren-, -pac-,
piloso-, -trich, -tricha, tricho-, -pax, unanim-
villoso-; base hirsut-, hispid-, harsh comb caco-; base acerb-,
lanug-, -thrix-, vill- asper-
half pre demi-, hemi-, semi- ; comb haste base alacr-, celer-, festin-,
dicho-, mezzo-; base dimid- subit-; comb ocy-, tacho-, tachy-
halibut base hippogloss- hatchet base dolabr-, pelec-, securi-
halogen comb halo-; suf-ine hate(d) comb miso-, -phobe, -
halt comb stasi-, -stasis, -stat, stato- ; phobia, -phobic; base -invid-,
base fin-, termin- -ira(sc)-, odi-
hammer comb malleo- ; base mall-, haul(ing) comb -fer, -ferous, -ger-
sphyr- ous, -parous, -pher, -phore,
hampered comb brady- ; base - -phorous; base -port-, -vect-
cunct-, imped-, -mora-, -tard- having comb -echia; sw/-acean,
hand comb cheiro-, chiro-, hand-, -aceous, -al, -ate2, -ed2, -ful, -ger-
mani-, manu- ous, -ial, -ine, -ious, -itious, -ory,
handle base ansa-, manubr- -ous, -some, -ulent, -ulous, -wise,
hang comb cremo-; base -pend-, -y; base -ten-; -partsxomb -fold
-pens- hawk base accipit-, buteo-, falco-,
happening every suf-ly hieraco-
happiness comb chero-1; base beati-, hawthorn base -crataeg-
felic-, jubil-, macar- hazard base pericul-
harbor base limen- head comb capit-, cephal-,
hard comb duro-, sclero-; -palate: -cephalic, cephalo-, -cephalous,
FINDER 129 headstrong • holder
ice comb glacio-, pago-; base gel-1 immobility comb -plegia, -plegy
icicle base stiri- immorality pre dys-, mis- ; comb
icon comb icono- caco-, enisso-, enosio-, kak-,
idea comb -gnomy, -gnosia, -gnosis, kako-, mal-, male-, ponero-; base
-gnostic, gnoto-, ideo-, -noia, culp-, facin-, flagit-, hamart-,
-nomy, phreno-, psycho-, -sophy iniq-, nefar-, pecca-, perdit-,
base -cogit-, -cogn-, epistem-, -prav-, sceler-, scelest-, turp-
-noe-, -put-, ratio-, -sci- immortal comb ever-; base etern-,
identical pre co-; comb equi-, perpet-, semper-
homo-, iso-, pari-, tauto- immovable comb stasi-, -stasis,
idiot base fatu-, inan-, moro-, stult- -stat, stato-; base stabil-
idle base oti-, pigrit- immune comb immuno-
idol comb idolo- impaired base vitia.-
ignorant base hebet-, obtus-, -tard- impartial comb equi-
ileac plus, ileum comb ileo-, ilio- impede comb isch-, koly-, -penia,
ill(ness) pre dys-, mal- ; comb noso-, rhopo-, -strain, -strict; base
-path, -pathic, patho-, -pathy; angust-, -string-; suf-en
base aegr-, -morb-, -pecca-, vale- imperfection base culp-, delinq-,
tud-; ~names: comb -aemia, laps-, -pecca-, sphal-
-emia; 5w/-asis, -ia, -itis, -oma, imperfectly pre demi-, hemi-, semi- ;
-osis; "treatment: comb -iatrics, comb -atelia, atelo-
iatro-, -iatry. See disorder imperforate comb -atresia, atreto-
illumination comb actino-, luci-, impervious to comb -proof, -tight
phengo-, phos-, photo- ; base clar-, impetus base horm-
-lue-, -lum- important base grav-
illusory comb pseudo-; base -phan- imposter base phenac-, phenak-
tas-, phasm- impoverished comb ptocho-, vidu-;
image comb icono-; base agalma- base -mendie-, -paup-, penur-,
imbibe comb pino-, poto-; base -pov-
-bib-, pocul- improved comb melior-, out-
imitate base emul-, -mim- impulse base ate-4
immature comb paedo-2, pedo- ; in pre eis-, em-, en-1, il -, im-, in-,
base juven-. See undeveloped ir- ; comb endo-, ento-, entre-,
immense comb bronto-, dino-, gi- eso-, inter(o)-, intra-, intro-; ~a
ganto-, mega-, mégalo-, -megaly specified way: suf-ly, -ways,
inaccuracy • infuse 132 FINDER
ingest comb bromato-, -brotic, inside pre eis-, em-, en-1, il -, im-,
manduc-, -phage, phago-, in-1, ir-; comb endo-, ento-, entre-,
-phagous, -phagy, -sitia, sitio-, eso-, inter(o)-, interno-, intra-,
sito-, -troph, -trophic, tropho-, intro- ; from-: entostho-
-trophy, -vora, -vore, -vorous; insolent base contum-, impud-,
base -alim-, -cib-, comest-, -ed-, procac-
escul-, glutt-, -gust- inspection comb -opsy, -scope,
inguinal comb inguino- -scopic, scopo-, -scopy; base
inhabit(ant) comb -cole, -colent, -(in)quir-, -(in)quis-, -scrut-
-colous; suf -an, -ite instanceof sw/-ism
inhale comb -hale, -pnea, pneo-, instantly base subit-
pneumato-, pneumo-, pneu- instep comb tarso-
mono-, pneusio-, pulmo-, spiro-; instruct comb -pedia; base -didact-,
base afflat- doc-, -paed-
inhere base -sid-, situ- instrument (of) suf-ment1, -ure;
inhibit comb isch-, koly-, -penia, medical^: -tome; scientific-: -stat
-strain, -strict; base -string-; suf insufficient pre demi-, hemi-, semi- ;
-en. See checked comb -atelia, atelo-
iniquity pre dys-, mis-; comb caco-, insult base contum-
iniq-, kak(o)-, mal(e)-, ponero-; intact pre be-, cata-, de-, kata-,
base -prav-, sceler-, turp- ob-, per-; comb holo-, omni-,
initial comb arch-, fore-, pre-, pan-, panto-, stone-, toti-; base
primi-, primo-, pro-, proso-, integr-
protero-, proto-; base -princip- intellect comb -gnomy, -gnosia,
initiate base inaug-, incip-, init- -gnosis, -gnostic, -gnoto, ideo-,
-noia, -nomy, phren(o)-, psycho-,
injection base trypan-
-sophy, thymo-, -witted; base
injudicious base fatu-, inan-, moro-,
-cogit-, -cogn-, ment(a)-, -noe-,
stult-
-put-, -ratio-, -sci-
injurious comb noci-, pesti-; base
intelligent base sapien-
-nox-, pericul-
injury comb noci-, traumato-; base intensifier pre em-, en-, in-, za-
-nox- intercourse comb -lagnia; base
-coit-, copul-
ink base atrament-
interfunctioning comb -ergasia,
innkeeper base caupon-
ergasio-
inquiry base erot-, -quir-, -rog-
intermix pre co-; comb conjugato-,
insanity comb lysso-, -mania; base
-ergasia, gameto-, gamo-, hapto-,
ament-1, dement-
junct-; base aps-, apt-, -greg-,
insatiable base avid-, edac-, gulos-
-soc-; sw/-ate, -ize
inscribe comb -gram, -graph, -gra-
interpretation base -hermen-
pher, -graphic, grapho-, -graphy,
interrogate base -pet-, -quir-,
grapto-, -logue; base -scrib-, -quis-, -rog-
-script-, typo- intestinal pouch comb caeco-, ceco-,
insect comb cimic-, core-2, entomo-, typhlo-
insecti-, insecto-. See mite intestines comb entero-, ileo-, ilio-,
insert base calar-, calat-, pon-, pos-
intimidated • joint 134 FINDER
J
jackass base as-2, asin- spasmo-, -tonic; base -stal-,
jackdaw base gracul- -vellic-
jagged comb serrato- ; base cren-1, jest base joco(s)-, jocu(l)-
lacin- jewel base -gemm-2
jail base -career- Jewish comb Judaico-, Judaeo-,
jam comb emboli-, embolo- ; base Judeo-
-byon-, -farct- jilt base relinq-, repud-
jaundice comb icter(o)- jingling base tinn-
jaw comb genia-, genio-, geny-1, job comb arti-, -craft, -ergasia,
gnatho-, -gnathous, mandibulo, ergasio-, -ergic, ergo-, -ergy,
maxillo-; -bone: base -siagon- organo-, -urgy; base -opus-,
jay base garrul- pono-; 5w/-arian
jealous base -emul- join comb -ergasia, gameto-, gamo-,
jeer comb catagelo-, katagelo- hapto-, junct-; base -aps-, -apt-1,
jeopardy base pericul- -greg-, -soc-; 5«/-ate, -ize; -to¬
jejunum comb jejuno- gether: pre co- ; comb conjugato-
jellyfish base discophor- joint body-: comb arthr(o)-,
jerk comb -chorea, choreo-, articul- ; -socket: gleno- ; jointed:
-clonic, -clonus, -esmus, -ismus, base -enarthra-
FINDER 135 joke • knowledge
K
kangaroo base macropod- kinfolk base cogn-, famil-,
keel base -carin- stirp-
keen base -acer(b)- king base basil-, reg(n)-
keep comb -serve, -tain; base kingfisher base halcyon-
custod-, -ten- ; ~away: comb kinked comb cirri-, cochlio-,
alex-, alexi-, alexo- gyro-, helico-, spiro-, strepto-;
keg comb dolio- base stromb-. See curl
kernel comb caryo-, karyo-; base kiss base basiat-, oscul-; tongue~:
-nucl- cataglott-
kestrel base falco- kitchen base culin-
ketone comb keto-; suf-one kite bird: base milv-
key comb clavi-1, cleido-, clido- knack base -apt-, -habil-,
kick base -calcitr- -poten-, -qual-; s«/-bility,
kidney comb nephro-, pyelo-, reni-, -ful, -ship
reno- knavish pre dys-, mis-; comb caco-,
kidney-bean base phaseol- kak-, kako-, mal-, male-, ponero- ;
killing comb -cidal, -cide, -cidious, base facin-, flagit-, iniq-, nefar-,
-cidism; base -dacn-, trucid- perdit-, -prav-, sceler-, scelest-,
kind category: comb -type; swf-atic; turp-
gentle: base -len-, mansue-, miti-, knead base subig-
moll- knee base gen(u)-
kindle comb causto-, igni- pyro-; knife comb cultell-, cultri-, sica-
base ard-2, ars-, cauter-, celo-, knit together base -hapto-, pegm-
combust-, crem-, phlog-, -ust- knob comb clavato- ; base condyl-,
kinetic comb cine-, -drome, dromo-, umbo-
-dromous, excito-, kine-, -ki- knock base -puls-
nesi(a), -kinesis, -kinetic, kineso-, knot base -nod-, -tylo-
kineto-, kino-, -motive, -pragia, - knowledge comb -gnomy, -gnosia,
praxia, -praxis, tremo- ; base -stal- -gnosis, -gnostic, gnoto-, ideo-,
kudu • leaf 136 FINDER
bract-, clad-, frondi-; ~buds: base light not dark: comb actino-, luci-,
gemm-1; -like: comb foliato- phengo-, phos-, photo- ; base clar-,
lean comb angusti-, dolicho-, lepto-, -lue-, -lum- ; not heavy: base
mano-, stegno-, sténo-, tenu-; levi(t)-
base areo-, gracil-, isthm-, maci-, lighthouse base fan-, phar-
stal-, strict- lightning comb astra-; base astraph-,
leap base salta- fulgur-, fulmin-
learn base disc-, -math, soph- like pre para-, quasi- ; comb homeo-,
leather base alut-, cori-, pelli-, omceo, homoio-, homolo-, iso-,
utri-1; -bottle: utrei-, utric- -phane, -phanic; base simil-; suf
leave base relinq- -acean, -aceous, -al3, -an, -ar,
leech base bdell-, discophor-, -ary, -ean, -en, -eous, -esque, -fill,
hirud-, sanguisug- -ic, -il, -ile, -ine, -ing, -ish,
leek base porr-, praso- -itious, -ize, -like, -ode2, -oid,
left comb laeo-, laevo-, levo-, -ose2, -osity, -some2, -tious, -ular,
sinistro-; -handed: scaev- -y
leg base -cnem-, -crur-, -seel- ; con¬ likeness comb icono-, -opsis, -vult-
dition of-: comb -scelia liking comb -phile, -philia, -philiac,
legend comb mytho-, stori- ; base -philic, -philism, philo-, -philous
fabul-, -narr-, lily base lili-, -lirio-
length base meco-. See long limb comb -mele, -melia1, melo-3
leniency base clem-2 lime CaO: comb calcareo- ; base
lens comb phaco-, phako-, -phakia calc- ; fruit : tilia-
leopard base pard- limit comb isch-, koly-, -penia,
less pre demi-, hypo-, mis-, sub-, -strain, -strict ; base -fin-, -string-,
subter-; comb meio-, mini-, mio-, termin-; suf-en; limited to: comb
oligo-; base dimin-, hesson-, -specific, specio-
-pauc- linden base tilia- (tiliaceous)
lettuce base lactuc- line comb lineo-, -stichia, sticho-,
level comb homalo-, homolo-, -stichous; wavy-: comb gyroso-
plain-, plani, piano-1, platy-; base link pre co- ; comb conjugato-,
plat- -ergasia, gameto-, gamo-, hapto-,
lever base -mochl- junct-; base aps-, apt-, -greg-,
liability comb hypegia-, hypengy-; -soc-; suf-ate, -ize
base paralip- lion base \eo(n)-
lice comb pedicul-, phthiro- lips comb cheilo-, chilo-, labio-;
lick base lamb-, ligur(r)-, ling-4 base labi-
licorice base glycyr- liquid base flu-, -ner-. See water
lid base oper-2 little comb brachisto-, brachy-,
lie untruth: base mendac- ; recline: brevi-, chamae-, micro-, mini-,
base -cub-, -cumb- nano-, parvi-, parvo-, pauci-,
life comb bio-, -biosis, vita-, vivi-, steno-; base -curt-, exig-; sw/-cle,
zoo-, -zoic, -zooid; base -anim- -cula, -cule, -culum-, -culus,
ligament comb desmo-, ligamenti-, -een, -el, -ella, -en, -et, -ette, -
ligamento-, syndesmo- idion, -idium, -ie, -ilia, -illo, -isk,
liver • lyric 138 FINDER
-kin, -le, -let, -ling, -ock, -ola, loss of control comb -crasia, -crasy
-ole, -rel, -ula, -ule, -ulum, -ulus, loss of knowledge comb -agnosia
-y lot comb clero-
liver comb hepatico-, hepato-; base loudness base crépit-, frem-, ligyr-,
jecor- strep(i)-, strid-, stridul-. See
living comb bio-, vivi-, -zoic, sound
-zooid; base -anim-, -vit- ; louse base pedicul-, phthir-, phthyr-
~among: comb -colous; -in: suf love comb -phile, -philia, -philiac,
-an -philic, -philism, philo-, -philous;
lizard comb -saur, sauro-, -saurus; base -agap-, -am-, charit-
base lacert-, stellio- loveplay comb paizo-, paraphil-
load base oner- low(er) pre hypo-, infero-, infra-,
loaded comb -filled, pleni-, pleo-, sub-, subter-, under-; comb
plero-, pluri-; base -pier-, -plet-; chamae-, infero-, tapino-; base
swf-acious, -ate, -ic, -ful, -ilent, hystat-
-ose, -osity, -ous, -ulent, -y luck base faust-, tych-
lobe comb lobulato- ; ear: comb ludicrous base fatu-, inan-, moro-,
auriculo- stult-
lobster base astac-, -gammar-, lumbar comb lumbo-
homar- lump base gleb-, glom-
location comb -land, loc(o)-, situ-, lunch base prand-
-stead, topo-, -topy; suf-âge, lung(s) comb -pnea, pneo-, pneu-
-arium, -ary, -ensis, -ery, -orium, mato-, pneumo-, pneumono-,
-ory. Also see "Location" in Part pulmo-, pulmoni-, pulmono-,
III spiro-
lock comb clido- ; base cleid- lust comb eroto-, -lagnia, -mania;
locust base locust- base appet-, -cup-, -libid-, tentig-
loins comb laparo-, lumbo-, luster comb sela-; base -fulg-, gano-,
osphy(o)- lustr-, pheng-, rutil-, stilpno-
long comb dolicho-, -footer, longi-, lye base lixiv-
macro-, maxi-; base procer-; lying down base -cub-, -cumb-,
~words: sesquipedal- supin-
look comb eid(o)-, oculo-, ommat-, lymph(atic) comb lymphato-, lym-
-opia, opsi-, -opsia, -opsis, opso-, pho-; ~nodes: comb lymphadeno-;
-opsy, ophthalmo-, optico-, opto-, -vessels: comb lymphangio-
-scope, -scopic, scopo-, -scopy, lynx base lync-
visuo- ; base -blep-, -scrut-, -spec-, lyre base lyri-
-spic-, -vid- lyric com b lyrico-
loosen comb lyo-, lysi-, -lysis, lyso-,
-lyte, -lytic, -lyze; base -liqu-,
-solu-, -solv-
FINDER 139 macaw • matching
M
macaw base psittac- manganese comb mangani-,
machine(s) comb mechano- mangano-
mackerel base scombr- mangle comb sparasso- ; base lacer-,
mad comb -margy; base frenet-, lania-, sparax-. See maim
-fur-, -ira- manifest comb luci-, phanero-,
madeof suf-en, -ic pheno- ; base -clar-
madness comb lysso-, -mania; base mankind comb anthropo-
ament-, dement - manner comb -wise
magic base mago- mantle comb pallio-
magnetic force comb magneto- manufactured product swf-ite
magnify base ampl-, aug-. See in¬ many comb multi-, myria-, myrio-,
creased pluri-, poly-, sychno-; -colored:
magpie base corv-, garull- comb poecilo-; ~times: comb pol-
maim(ed) comb pero- ; base -mutil- laki-. See increased
main comb arch(i)-1, proto-; base map comb carto-, charto-
-prim-, -princip-; ~land: comb maple base acer-2
epeiro- marble base -marm-
make, making pre em-, en-; comb marine comb halo-, mari-, thalasso-,
-craft, ergo-, -facient, -fer, -fie, thalatto-; base naut-, nav-, pelag-
-fication, -gen, -genesis, -genie, mark base stigm-
-genous, -geny, -gerous, ideo-, marlin base istiophor-
-parous, -phor, -phorous, -plast, marmoset comb callithri-
-plastic, plasto-, -plasty, poiesis, marmot base sciur-
-poietic, -urgy; base -fabr-, -fac-, marriage comb gameto-, gamo-,
-fee-1; sw/-ate, -atory, -en, -ic, -gamous, -gamy; base conjug-,
-ing, -fy, -ize, -otic marit-, -nub-, -nupt-
Malay comb Malayo- marrow comb -myelia, myelo-
male comb andr(o)-, -androus, Mars comb areo-1
-andry, arrheno-, masculo-; base marsh comb helo-2, palud-, palus-,
viril- ulig-
malevolent pre dys-, mis-; comb marten base mustel-
caco-, iniq-, kak(o)-, mal(e)-, martin base hirund-
ponero-; base -prav-, sceler-, masculine comb andro, -androus,
turp- -andry, arrheno-, masculo- ; base
malformed comb pero-; base viril-
-mutil- master comb magist-, maha-; base
malfunction pre dys- heri-
malnutrition comb -atrophia, mastoid comb mastoido-
-atrophie matching pre para-, quasi-; comb
manage base ger-1 homeo-, omœo, homoio-,
manatee base trichec- homolo-, iso-, -phane, -phanic;
mane base jubat- base simil-; sw/-acean, -aceous,
material for • millipede 140 FINDER
N
nail comb helo-1, onych-,-onychia, natural comb innato-, physico-,
onycho-, scolo- ; base clav-, physi-, physio-
ungui- navel comb omphalo-, umbilici-
naked comb gymno-, nudi- psilo- near pre a-, ac-, ad-, af-, ag-, al-,
name comb nomato-, -nomia, ono- an-, ap-, ar-, as-, at-, by-, cis-1,
mato-, -onym; base appell-, epi-, para-, peri-; comb juxta-,
-nom-, -nym- citra-, pene-, plesio-, proximo-;
namesof -acids: suf-onic; ~alco¬ base propinq-. See adjacent
hols: swf-itol; ~animals: suf-id, nebulous base ambig, dub-, ancip-
-ida, -idae, -iformes, -zooic; neck comb atlo-, cervico-, coll-1,
~bacteria: sw/-ella; ~classes: suf jug-, trachelo- ; base -auchen-
-acea, -aceae, -ia, -oidea; -^com¬ necklace base monil-
panies: suf-co, -ine; -com¬ needle comb aci-, acicul-; base
pounds: suf-ide, -idine; -coun¬ acer-1, -aichm-, -belon-
try: comb -land; suf-ia.; negatives pre a-, ab-, an-, anti-,
-directions: suf-em; -diseases: apo-, cata-, de-, dis-, dys-, ex-, il-,
comb -aemia, -emia; sw/-asis, -ia, im-, in-, ir-, mal-, mis-, ne-, non-1,
-itis, -osis; -electronic devices: ob-, un-; comb anti-, -atresia,
comb -tron; -enzymes: suf-a.se; atreto-, contra-, counter-, ectro-,
-families: suf-idae; -festivals: lipo-, mal-, neutro-, nihil-, no-,
comb -fest, -mas; suf -ia; -genera: nulli-, with-; base -priv-; sw/-less
suf-a.riay -odus, -soma; -groups: neglect base paralip-
comb -zoa, -zoon; suf-aria, -id, neighbor frasegeiton(o)-
-ini; -hormones: sw/-kinin; neoplasm s«/-oma
-meteors: suf-id; -minerals: suf nephew base nepo-
-lite; -neutral substances: suf-in ; nerve comb ganglio-, nervi-, nervo-,
-numerals, collective: suf-ad; neuro-
-orders: suf-acea; -plants: suf nest base -cali-, nid(i)-
-ad, -ales, -ia; -radicals: suf-yl; net/network comb dictyo-, -plex,
-super-families: suf -oidea; taxo- reti-, reticulato-, reticulo-
nomic~: suf-ota, -ote nettle comb cnido-; base -urtic-
narcotics comb leth-, mecon-, neutral(izing) pre anti- ; comb
narco- neutro-
narrow -comb angusti-, areo-, neutral substances suf-in
dolicho-, isthm-, lepto-, stegno-, new comb caeno-2, caino-, cainoto-,
steno-; base -phim-, -stal-, -cene, ceno-1, cenoto-, kaino-,
-strict-, -tenu- kainoto-, neo-, thalero- ; base
nasal comb nasi-, naso-, rhino- -nov-1
nationality suf-an, -ean, -ian, -ish, NH comb -acid radicals: -imido;
-ite, -n -nonacid radicals: imino-
nature comb -ousia, -ousian; base nicknames suf-y3
quid- night comb nocti-, nycta-, nycti-,
nightingale • nuthatch 144 FINDER
nycto- ; base -crépus-, -vesper- ; not pre a-3, ab-, an-1, apo-, cata-,
all-: comb -pannychy de-, dis-, ex-, il-, im-, in-, ir-,
nightingale base philomel- mis-, ne-, non-1, ob-, un-; comb
nightmare base malneiro- anti-, contra-, counter-, mal-,
nimbleness comb ocy-, tacho-, neutro-, no-, nulli-, with- ; suf
tachy-; base alacr-, celer-, festin-, -less
veloc- not having pre a-, an-, des-, dis-,
nine comb ennea-, nona- ; base ex-, il-, im-, in-, ir-, un-; comb
-nov-2; ~hundred: enneacent-. -atresia, atreto-, ectro-, lipo-; base
Also see "Numbers" in Part III -priv-; sw/-less
nineteen base enneakaideca-, unde- notch comb crenato-, crenulato-.
viginti- See jagged
ninety base enneaconta-, nonagen-, nothing base nihili-
nonages- notion comb -gnomy, -gnosia,
ninth base non-2 -gnosis, -gnostic, gnoto-, ideo-,
nip base vellic- -noia, -nomy, phreno-, psycho-,
nipple comb mamilli-, papilli-, -sophy base -cogit-, -cogn-, epis-
papillo-, papilloso-, thelo-, umbo-. tem-, -noe-, -put-, ratio-, -sci-
See breast nourishment comb bromato-,
niter comb nitro- -brotic, manduc-, opso-, -phage,
nitrogen comb azo-, nitro-, nitroso- ; -phago, -phagous, -phagy, -sitia,
-plus hydrocarbon: diazo- sitio-, sito-, -trophia, -trophic,
NO radical comb nitro (so)- tropho-, -trophy, -vora, -vore,
nod base nut(a)- -vorous; base -alim-, -cib-, -gust-,
noise base crépit-, frem-, ligyr-, -nutr-, thrept-
strep(i)-, strid-, stridul-. See noxious comb noci-, pesti- ; base
sound -nox-, pericul-
noiseless comb hesy-; base -plac-, nucleus comb caryo-, karyo-,
quiesc-, -tacit- nucleo-
nonacid radical comb -amine, number base -numer- ; even-: comb
amino- artio- ; uneven-: comb impari-,
none comb nulli-. See negatives perisso- ; a number of: suf-âge,
nonsense base fatu-, inan-, moro-, -some3. Also see "Numbers" in
stult- Part III
noon base merid- numbness comb narco-; base torp-
normal comb normo- numerals base arithm- ; cardinal-:
Norman comb Normano- suf-teen; collective-: suf -ad;
north base borea-, septen- ordinal-: suf-eth, -th. Also see
northern lights comb aurora- "Numbers" in Part III
nose comb nasi-, naso-, rhino-, numerous comb multi-, myria-,
rhyncho-, -rrhyncha. See beak. myrio-, pluri-, poly-, sychno-
-bleed: epistax-; -blowing: nurse comb threptero-
emunct- ; snub-: simo- ; sneer: nut, nut-shaped comb caryo-,
mycter- karyo-, nuci-, nucleo-
nostrils base nari- nuthatch base sitt-
FINDER 145 nutmeg • ointment
O
oak base querc(i)-; evergreen^: obtuse comb obtusi-
cerr- obvious comb lampro, lue-, luci- ;
oar comb -reme, remi- base -clar-
oats base aven(i)- ocean comb halo-, mari-, thalasso-,
obedient base moriger- thalatto-; base aequor-, naut-,
obese comb adip(o)-, lipo-, nav-, pelag-
pimel(o)-, pio-, stearo-, steato-; occipital comb occipito-
base -aliph-, lipar-, -obes-, occupation comb arti-, -craft, -—•
-pingu-, sebo- -ergasia, ergasio-, -ergic, ergo-,
object of an action sw/-ate -ergy, organo-, -urgy; base -opus-,
objective comb teleo-, telo-, pono-; swf-arian
ultim(o)-; base -fin-, -termin- odd-numbered comb impari-
oblige base -mand- odor comb brom(o)-, -odic, odori-,
oblique comb loxo-, plagio- ; base odoro-, -olent, olfacto-, -osmia,
ambag- osmo-1, osphresio-, ozo-, ozono- ;
oblong comb oblongo- base fet-, nidor-. See also "The
obscenity base aischro-, borbor-, Senses" in Part III
copro-, fescinn- of sw/-acean, -aceous, -ac2, -ad2, -al,
obscure comb enigmato- ; base -an, -ar, -arious, -ary, -atic,
ambig, dub-, ancip- -ative, -atory, -eae, -ean, -eous,
observe comb eid(o)-, oculo-, -ery, -etic, -ial, -ian, -ic, -id, -il,
ommat-, -opia, opsi-, -opsia, -ile, -ina, -inae, -ine, -ing, -ious,
-opsis, opso-, -opsy, ophthalmo-, -istic, -ite, -itic, -itious, -itive,
optico-, opto-, -scope, -scopic, -ive, -oidea, -ory, -otic, -tious,
scopo-, -scopy, visuo-; base -blep-, -tive, -ular
-scrut-, -spec-, -spic-, -vid- off pre ab-, apo-, de-, ex-, for-
obsessed with comb -aholic, offering base -don-, -thy-
-lagnia, -philia, -ridden office sw/-acy, -ate3, -cy, -dom,
obstinate base contum-, obstin-, -ship
pervic-, proterv- offspring comb proli-
obstructed comb brady- ; base often comb pluri-, pollaki-, poly-;
-cunct-, imped-, -mora-, -tard- base crebr-; su/-le
obstruction comb emboli-, embolo- ; oil comb elaeo-, elaio-, eleo-, olea-,
base -byon-, -farct- -oleic, oleo-
obtain base -cap-, -cep-, -cip-, ointment comb myro- ; base -unct-,
-dyte- ungu-
old • order 146 FINDER
old comb archaeo-, archeo-, eo-, -ent, -er, -ette, -eur, -fer, -ician,
gerasco-, gero-, geronto-, grand-, -ier, -ior, -ist, -le, -man, -nik, -o,
paleo-, presbyo-; base -antiq-, -or, -person, -people, -ster,
-sen-, -vet-; ~age: ger-2;~woman: -woman, -yer; -is well versed in
grao- : -logist
omission pre a-, an-, dis-, ex-, il-, one-eyed base \usc-
im-, in-, ir-, un-; comb lipo-; base one's own comb heauto-, idio-, pro-
-priv-; sw/-less; -ofan opening: prio-, self-, sui-
comb -atresia, atreto- ;-ofa part: onion base cep-2, cromny-
comb ectro- ooze base ulig-
on pre ana-, epi-, ob-, sur-; -both opaque comb glauco-
sides: comb amph(i)-; -the left open space comb agora-, ceno-,
side: comb laeo-, laevo-, levo-, keno-
sinistro- ; -the other side: pre opening base -apert-, -cav-, fenest-,
trans- ; -the outside: pre epi- ; foram-, œgo-, oigo-, osti-, patul-,
-the right side: comb dexio-, dex- pylo-, rim, valv-; lack of-: comb -
tro- ; -the side: pre by- ; comb lat- atresia, atreto- ; surgical-: -stomy
eri-, latero- ; -this side of: pre cis- ; operation comb -ectomy
comb citra- ; -top: pre super- opinion base gnom-
one comb eka-, haplo-, heno-, opium base -mecon-
mono-, uni- ; -and one-half: opossum base didelph-
comb sesqui- ; -billion: comb giga- ; opposite pre anti-, contra-, contre-,
-billionth: comb nan(n)o-; -by dis-, hetero-, ob-, un-; comb back-,
one: katheno- ; -fifth: quint- ; counter-, enantio-, oppositi-
-fourth: comb tetarto-; -half: option base -opt-, -vol-
comb demi-, dicho-, dimid-, opulence comb çhryso-, pluto- ; base
hemi-, mezzo-, semi-; -heptil- chrem-, -opul-, pecun-
lion: comb yotta; -heptillionth: oracle comb chresmo-
comb yocto- ;-hexillion: comb orange fruit: base -hesperid- ; color:
zetta-; -hexillionth: comb zepto-; base auranti-. A/50 see "Colors" in
-hundred: comb centi-, hecato-, Part III
hecto-, hekto-; -hundredth: comb orangutan base -pong-
centi-; -million: comb mega-; orb comb ano-, annul-, crico-,
-millionth: comb micro; -quad¬ cyclo-, disco-, globi-, globo-,
rillion: comb femto-; -quad- glom-, gyro-, orbito-, -sphere,
rillionth: comb peta-;-quintil- sphero-, stilli-, zon-, zoni-; base
lion: comb atto-; -quintillionth: -anu-, -cing-, -cinct-, -circin-,
comb exa-; -thousand: comb -circul-, -coron-, -glomer-,
chili-, kilo-; -thousandth: comb -numm-, -orb-, -rot-, -troch-
milli-; -trillion: comb pico-; orbit comb orbito-
-trillionth: comb tera-. See also orchid comb orchido-1
"Numbers" in Part III order placement: comb -tactous,
one who sw/-aholic, -aire, -an, taxi-, -taxia,-taxis, taxo-, -taxy;
-ant, -ar2, -ard2, -arian, -art, -ary, base -pon-, -pos-; command: base
-ast, -ate, -ator, -ee, -eer, -en, imper-, -jus-, -mand-
FINDER 147 ordinary people • pallium
Q
quadrillion(th) comb femto-, peta- quaver comb tremo- ; base pav-,
quaff comb pino-, poto- ; base -bib-, trep-
pocul- queen base regin-
quail base coturn-, gallinac- quell comb stasi-, -stasis, -stat,
quake base -pav-, -trem- stato- ; basefin-,termin-
qualified comb -potent; s«/-able, quest comb -petal, -quire, -quiry;
-ible, -ile; in an -way: -bly base indag-, -rog-, -scrut-
quality of suf-able, -acity, -acy, question base erot-, -quir-, -rog-
-age, -ance, -ancy, -ant, -asis, quickness comb ocy-, tacho-,
-asm, -ate, -atile, -ation, -cy, tachy-; base alacr-, celer-, festin-,
-dom, -eity, -ence, -ency, -ent, veloc-
-ery, -esis, -fill, -hood, -iasis, quicksand base syrt-
-ice1, -ility, -ion, -ise, -ism, -ity, quiet comb hesy-; base -plac-,
-ling, -ma, -ment, -ness, -or3, quiesc-, -tacit-
-osis, -otic, -red, -ship, -sion, -th, quinine base cinchon-
-tion, -tude, -ture, -ty1, -ure, -y2 quintillion(th) comb atto-, exa-
qualm comb -phobe, -phobia, quirky comb aetheo-, anom(o)-,
-phobic, phobo-; base pavid-, anomalo-. See irregular
tim(or)-, -trem-, -trep-. Also see quisling base prodit-
"Fear" in Part III quit base relinq-
quantity base -quant-; suf -age, quite pre be-, cata-, cath-, de-,
-fui" kata-, ob-, per-; comb holo-,
quarrel comb -machy; base litig-, omni-, pan-, panto-, stone-, toti-
pugil-, -pugn-, -rix- quivering comb -chorea, choreo-,
quarter base quadr- -clonk, -clonus, -esmus, -ismus,
quash comb lysi-, lyso-, -lysis, spasmo- ; base -stal-, -vellic-
-lytic, -lyze, -phage, phago-, -
phagous, -phagy; base -ate-4,
perd-, phthart-, -vast-
rabbit • red 154 FINDER
R
rabbit base cunic-, lago-, lepor- ray comb radio-, radiato- ; base
rabies base lyss- bolo-2, -rad-
raccoon base arctoid-, procyon- razor base xyr-
race group: comb -ethno, geno-, reading comb -legia; base lect-,
phylo- -leg-1
race course comb -drome, dromo-, real basever-
dromous realm sw/-dom, -ric
radiant comb helio- ; base fulg-, rear comb hind-. See behind
nitid-; ~energy: comb bolo-2, reasoning comb -gnomy, -gnosia,
radio-, spectro- -gnosis, -gnostic, -gnoto, ideo-,
radicals suf -yl, -ylene; two~: comb -noia, -nomy, -phrenic, phrenico-,
bi- phreno-, psycho-, -sophy, thymo-,
radicle comb radiculo-, rostell- -witted; base -cogit-, -cogn-,
radioactive comb radio - ment(a)-, -noe-, -put-, -ratio-,
radish base raphan- -sci-
rag base pann- rebuke base increp-
railroad base siderodromo- receiver comb -ceptor; base -cap-,
rain comb hyeto-, pluvio-; base -cip-; suf-ee
imbri-, nimb-, ombr- recent comb -cene, ceno-1, neo-,
rainbow base irid- nov-
raise cultivate: base -ponic; lift: receptacle comb angio-, asco-,
levat- bursi-, burso-, ceco-, chlamyd-,
ram comb crio-, krio-; base -ariet- chrysali-, cisto-, coleo-, -cyst,
rank comb -rater; sw/-cy, -dom2, cysti-, cysto-, follic-, meningo-,
-ship pericardiaco-, pericardio-, perito-
rap comb plessi-; base cop-, -crot-, neo-, phasco-, physa-, physali-,
-cuss-, -plang-, puis-, -tus-, physo-, -theca, theci-, theco-, ty-
vapul-, -verber- phlo-, utri-, utric, vesico-; base
rape base rap-, rep-, stupr- -sacc-, -thylac-
rapid comb ocy-, tacho-, tachy-; reciprocal pre co-, inter-, syl-, sym-,
base alacr-, celer-, festin-, veloc- syn-, sys; comb allelo-, hama-,
rare comb mano-, spano- ; base symphyo, synchro- ; base -allac-,
-areo-2 -allag-, -allaxis-, -mutu-
rash comb -anthema recline base -cub-, -cumb-
rat base mur- recognition comb -gnosis, -gnostic
ratio, inverse pre sub- reconstructive surgery comb
rattlesnake base crotal- -plasty
raven comb coraci-, coraco-; base rectification comb ortho- ; base cas-
corvin- tig-, emend-
ravenous base avid-, edac-, rectum comb procto-, recto-
gulos- red comb carmino-, erysi-, erythro-,
raw base omo-2 phoeni-, pyhrro-, rhodo-, roseo-,
FINDER 155 redundant • resin
shift base camb-, -fabr-, -fee-, path, -pathic, patho-, -pathy; base
-mut-, -vari-, -vert-. See change aegr-, cachex-, -morb-, -pecca-,
shiny base fulg-, gano-, lustr-, valetud-
pheng-, rutil-, sela-, stilpno- side pre by- ; on or near~: comb lat-
ship base nau-, naut-, nav- eri-, latero-, pleuro-
shoe base -cake-, -crep- sieve comb coli-2, coscino-, cribri-,
shoot base weapon: -ballist-, -jacul- ; ethmo-
plant: surcul- sift base -cern-
shopkeeper base capel- sight comb eid(o)-, oculo-, ommat-,
shore base littor- -opia, opsi-2, -opsia, -opsis, opso-,
shortage comb isch-, oligo-, -penia -opsy, ophthalmo-, optico-, opto-,
shorter comb brachisto-, brachy-, -scope, -scopic, scopo-, -scopy,
brevi-, chamae-, hekisto-, micro-, visuo-; base -blep-, -scrut-, -spec-,
mini-, parvi-, parvo-, steno-, -spic-, -vid-, vis-
tapino- ; base -curt-, exig- ; suf sign(al) comb sema-, -seme, se-
-cle, -cula, -cule, -een, -el, -ella, meio-, semio-
-en, -et, -ette, -idion, -idium, -ie, silent comb hesy- ; base -tacit-
-ilia, -illo, -isk, kin, -le, -let, silica/silicon comb siliceo-, silici-,
-ling, -ock, -ola, -ole, -rel, -ula, silico-
-ule, -ulum, -ulus, -y silk comb metax-, seri-, sericeo-,
shoulder comb acromio-, humero-, serico-
omo-1; ~blade: comb scapuli-, silkworm base -bombyc-
scapulo- ; base spatul- silly base fatu-, inan-, moro-,
shout base clam-, vocif- stult-
show comb phaeno-, pheno- ; base Silurian comb Siluro-
-monstr- silver(y) comb argenti-, argento-,
showers comb hyeto-, pluvio-; base argyro-, glauco-, plat-2. Also see
imbri-, ombr- "Colors" in Part III
shrew base soric-, tupai- similar pre para-, quasi-; comb
shrimp base macrur- -esque, homeo-, homoeo-,
shrine comb aedi- homoio-, homolo-, iso-, -phane,
shrink base dimin- -phanic; base simil-; su/-acean,
shrivel base marces-, marcid- -aceous, -al, -an, -ar, -ary, -ean,
shroud base sindon- -en, -eous, -esque, -fui, -ic, -il,
shrub base thamn- (thamnium); -ile-, -ine, -ing, -ish, -itious, -ize,
shrublike: comb fruticuloso- -like, -ode, -oid, -ose, -osity,
shun base phygo- -some, -tious, -ular, -y
shut comb -atresia, atreto-, claus- simple base facil-. See single
tro-, cleido-, -cleisis, cleisto-, sin comb enisso-, enosio- ; base
stego- ; base clithr-, -clud-, -clus- -culp-, hamart-, -pecca-
shyness base tim-, verecund- sincere base prob-, ver-
Sicilian comb Siculo- sinew comb chord-, -chorda, cord-
sickle(-shaped) comb drepani-, single comb eka-, haplo-, heno-,
falci- mono-, uni-
sickness pre dys-, mal- ; comb noso-, sink decline: comb -atrophia; base
sinuous • smooth 162 FINDER
voc-, voci-, -voke; base -clam-, spiral comb cirri-, cochlio-, gyro-,
-diet-, garrul-, -loc(u)-, -loqu-, helico-, spiri-, spiro-2, strepto-,
-orat-, phat-, -phem-, rhet-; de¬ stromb-
fective^, comb -lalia, lalo-, -pha- spirit comb pneumato- ; base
sia, -phasic, -phasis, -phasy, -anim-
-phemia, -phemy; base psell- spirits base phantas-, phasm-,
spear comb hastato-, hasti-; '-head: spectr-
lonch- spitting comb -ptysis. See saliva
specialist sw/-ician, -ist, -ologist spleen comb lieno-, splenico-,
speckled base -psar-. See spotted spleno-
specter base phantas-, phasm-, splendid basehxstx-
spectr- split comb dicho-, -fid-, -fissi-,
spectroscope comb spectro- schisto-, schizo-, -tomy; base
speed comb tacho-, tachy-, veloci-; -par-, -crev-
base -celer-, festin- spoil comb lysi-, lyso-, -lysis, -lytic,
sphenoid bone comb spheno- -lyze, -phage, phago-, -phagous,
spherical comb ano-2, annul-, -phagy; base -ate-4, perd-,
crico-2, cyclo-, disco-, globi-, phthart-, -vast-, vitia-
globo-, glom-, gyro-, orbito-, spoke a brace: base -rad- ; talked:
sphaero-, -sphere, spherico-, See speak
sphero-, stilli-, zon-, zoni- ; base sponge-like comb spongio-, spongo-
anu-, -cing-, -cinct-, -circin-, spontaneous comb ultro-
-circul-, -coron-, -glomer-, spoon base cochlea-
-numm-, -orb-, -rot-, -troch- spore comb -spore, spori-, sporo-,
spider comb arachn(o)-, araneo-; -sporous
base arene-, phalang- ; black spot comb celido-
widow~: base latrodect- spotted comb ocelli-; base -macul-,
spike comb helo-1, scolo-, spiculi-, psar-, -stict-, -variol-
spiculo-; ~of corn: spici-; succu¬ spouse base conjug-, marit-, uxor-
lent ~: comb spadici- spread expand: comb -ectasia,
spill base -chys-, -chyt-, -flu-, -fus- -ectasis; base -dilat- ; scatter: base
spin comb gyro-1 sparg-
spinal cord comb -myelia, myelo- spring leap: salta-; season: pri-
spindle comb fusi-, fuso-, fusu- maver-, -vern- ; water: base cren-2,
spine comb aculei-, rachi(o)-, pego-, scatur-
rhach(i)-, -rrhachia, spini-, spino-, sprinkle base sparg-, -sperg-,
spinoso-, spinuloso-, spondylo-, -spers-
vertebro- spurious comb kibdelo-, pseudo-;
spiny comb acantho-, aceto-, acetyl-, base -notho-
acid-, aero-, acu-, acuti-, cusp-, squama comb squamato-, squamo-,
echinato-, echino-, echinulato-, squamoso-, squaroso-
echinuli-, oxal-, oxy-, spiculi-, square base quadr-
spiculo-, stylo-; base -acerb-, squid base cephalopod-, teutho-
-aichm-, -aichur-, -belon-, murk-, squinting base -strab-, -strabism-
-punct-, -piq-, -punct- squirrel base sciur-
FINDER 165 stable • stop
superior pre pre-, super-; comb swallow bird: base chelid-, hirund-,
over- -sturn-; ingest: comb -phage,
superlatives suf-est, -most phago-, -phagous, -phagy; base
supplement pre a-, ac-, ad-, af-, ag-, -glut-
al-, an-, ap-, ar-, as-, at-, co-, swamp base palud-, palus-
extra-, para-, super-, syn; comb swan base cycn-, cygn-
inter-. See more sway base nuta-, -vacil-
supporting pre pro-; comb -pher; sweat comb sudori-; base -hidr-,
base patroc-; ~part: comb -suda-
-podium, scapi-; base paxill-, sweet comb mell(i)-; base -dulc-,
sterigm-, -stip-1. See carrying -hedy-, suav-
suppress basefin-,termin- swelling comb -cele, -edema, gan-
suppurative comb pyo-. See putre¬ glio-, phlogo-, phym-, -phyma,
fying physa-, physo-, strum(i)-; base
supreme comb arch-, archi-, proto- ; aug-, cresc-, physc-, strum-,
base -prim-, -princip- -turn-, -turg-; sw/-itis
surf comb cuma- swift bird: base cypsel- ; fast: comb
surfaces comb -hedral, -hedron, ocy-, tacho-, tachy-; base -celer-,
topo-, -topy veloc-
surfeit base ampl-, copi-, larg- swim comb necto- ; base -nata-
surgeon base chirur-, medic- swine base porcin-, sui-
surgical operation comb -ectomy, Swiss base Helvet-
-pexy, -stomy, tomo-, -tomous, sword(like) comb ensi-, gladi-,
-tomy machaero-, xiphi-, xipho-
surly base acerb-, moros- swordfish base xiphi-
surpassing pre ex-, extra-, meta-, symbol comb sema-, -seme, semeio-,
over-, para-, pre-, prêter-, super-, semio-
supra-, sur-, ultra¬ symmetry comb pari- ; base
surplus base ampl-, copi-, larg- concinn-, congru-, symmetr-
surrounding pre be-, circum-, peri- ; synchronized comb synchro-
comb amphi-, ampho-; base syphilis comb -luetic
-zon-, -cing-, -cinct- Syrian comb Syro-
suture comb -(r)rhaphy system suf-ics
tablet base pinac-, tabell- take hold of comb -tain; base -capt-,
tacit comb hesy- ; base -tacit- -cathex-, -ger-, -hapt-, -prehend,
tail comb caudo-, -cerca, -cereal, prehens-, rap-, rep-, -ten-
cerco-, uro-1 taker comb -ceptor
tailor base sartor- tale base -fabul-, mytho-, -narr-,
take base -cap(t)-, -cep1-, -empt- stori-
talented • terrified 168 FINDER
toward pre a-, ac-1, ad-1, af-, ag-, al-1, -phore, -phorous; base -port-,
an-2, ap-, ar-1, as-1, at-, il-, im-, -vect-
in-, ir-, ob-; comb -bound, -petal; transverse comb cross-
base pros-; swf-ad3, -ly, -ward, trap comb -thera
-ways, -wise trapezoid comb trapezi-
tower base pyrgo-, turri- travel comb hodo-, dromo-, odo- ;
town comb -burg(h), -ton, -ville; base -itiner-, -peregrin-, -via-. See
base urb- wander
toxic comb tox(i), toxico-, -toxin, tray base hypocrater-
toxo-, veneno- treat with suf -ate, -ize
trace comb ichno-; base indag-, treatment comb -iatrics, iatro-,
vestig- -iatry; base -com-
trachea comb tracheo- tree(like) comb dendri-, dendro-,
track comb ichno- -dendron, silvi-, xylo-; base
trade base empor-, mere-, nundin-; -arbor-. See woods
-names: co-2 tremble comb tremo- ; base pav-,
train comb siderodromo- trep- ; earth-: tromo-
trait swf-able, -acity, -acy, -age, trepidation comb -phobe, -phobia,
-ance, -ancy, -ant, -asis, -asm, -phobic, phobo-; base pavid-,
-ate, -atile, -ation, -cy, -dom, tim(or)-, -trem-, -trep-. Also see
-eity, -ence, -ency, -ent, -ery, "Fear" in Part III
-esis, -ful, -hood, -iasis, -ice, triangular comb delta-, triangulato-,
-ility, -ion, -ise, -ism, -ity, -ling, trigono-
-ma, -ment, -ness, -or, -osis, tribe comb phylo-
-otic, -red, -ship, -sion, -th, -tion, trifling base -nuga-
-tude, -ture, -ty, -ure, -y trillion comb tera- ; -th: pico-
traitor base prodit- trilobytes comb -paria
tranquility base -eiren-, -iren-, trip comb hodo-, -ode, odo-;
-pac-, -pax- base -itiner-, -peregrin-,
transcending pre trans- -via-
transfer carry: comb -fer, -ferous, triple comb triplicato-, triplo-;
-gerous, -parous, -pher, -phore, base -ter(n)-
-phorous; base -port-, -vect-; trouble base aerumn-. See grief
change: base camb-, -fabr-, -fee-, trout base -trocto-, trutt-
-mut-, -vari-, -vert-; sw/-ate, en, truffle comb hydno-
-fy, -ize, -otic trumpet base buccin-
transgression comb enisso-, enosio- ; trunk comb cormo-. See stem
base -rculp-, hamart-, -pecca- trust base -cred-. See belief
transitory base caduc- truth base aleth-, -ver-
transmission comb -cast try base conat-, peir-
transparent comb diaphano-, tube comb aulo-, follic-, salpingo-,
hyalo-, -phane siphoni-, siphono-, soleno-, tubi-,
transplant base chim- tubo-, tubuli-, tubulo-, vasi-; base
transport comb -fer, -ferous, fistul-, -syr-; -shaped: comb
-gerous, -parous, -pher, syringo-
tuberculosis • unclean 172 FINDER
tuberculosis comb tuberculo- ; base twice pre bi-, di-1; -per time
phthisi-, phthisio-, -phthisis period: pre semi-
tufts comb cespitoso- ; base carph-, twigs comb scop(i)-; base carph-,
crin-, crist-, flocc- ramul-, -sarment-, surcul-,
tumor comb -cele, onco-, phym-, virgul-
-phyma, struma-; s«/-oma twilight base -crépus-, -lyg-
tumult base -agit-, -tumult-, twin(s) comb diplo-, zygo-; base
-turb- -didym-, gemelli-, gemin-; con¬
tunnel base cunicul- joined-: Comb -pagia, -pagiis. See
turbine comb turbo- two
turbot base psett-, scophthalm- twisted comb contorto-, gyro-,
turkey base gallinac-, meleagr- helico-, pleco-, plecto-, spiro-,
Turkey comb Turco-, Turko- strepho-, strepsi-, strepto-; base
turn comb gyro-, helico-, roti-, -strob-, -stromb-, -stroph-, -tors-,
strepho-, strepsi-, strepto-, -tort-
stroph(i)-, trepo-, -verge, vortici-; twitching comb -chorea, choreo-,
base -vers-, -vert-, -volut-, -volv-; -clonic, -clonus, -esmus, -ismus,
~towards or away: comb -trope, spasmo- ; base -stal-, -vellic-
-tropic, -tropism, tropo-, two pre bi-, bin-, bis-, di-, du-;
-tropous, -tropy comb ambi-, ambo-, amphi-,
turnabout comb allo- ; base -vers-, ampho-, deutero-, deuto-, dicho-,
-vert- diphy-, diplo-, disso-, double-,
turnip base napi- duo-, duplicato-, duplici-, dyo-,
turpentine base terebinth- gemelli-, twi-, zygo-; base
turtle comb chelo(n)-; base -anaps-, -didym-, gemin-; -colored: comb
chelys-, -testud-, -turtura-. See dichro- ; -hundred: base ducen- ;
tortoise -wings: comb diptero-. Also see
twelve comb dodeca-, duodec-, "Numbers" in Part III
duodecim-, duoden- tympanic comb myringo-
twenty comb eico-, icosa-, icosi-, type comb -type, typo-
viginti- ; base vicesim- ; ~four: typhoid comb typho-
icositetra-
U
ulcer comb helco- unceasing base assid-, contin-,
ulna com b cubito-, ulno- incess-, perpet-
umbilicus comb omphalo- uncertain base ambig-, ancip-,
umbrella comb umbell(i)-, umbrae - apor-, dub-, vagu-
uli-, umbrelli- unde base -avunc-, patru-
unaffectedby suf -proof unclean comb blenno-, -chezia,
unalterable base immut- copro-, fim(i)-, kopro-, myso-,
FINDER 173 unconscious • urine
V
vacant comb ceno-, keno-; base vegetation comb botano-, herbi-,
-erem-, (ex)haur-, inan-, -vac(u)- -phyte, phyto- ; base veget- ; suf
vaccine comb vaccino- -aceae, -ad, -ales, -eae, -ia
vagina comb colp(o)-, elytr(o)-, vehicle comb amaxo-, -mobile; base
kolpo-, vagini-, vagino-. See vulva -ocho-1
vague base ambig, dub-, ancip- veiled pre sub-; comb calypto-,
vagus nerve comb vago- crypto- ; base occult-
vain comb mataeo- vein comb cirso-, phlebo-, vene-,
valence comb -valent; lower-: suf veni-, veno-, venoso-, -venous;
-ous enlarged-: comb varici-, varico-
validating comb -deictic velvet base velut-
values comb axio-2 ventral comb abdomino-, celio-,
valve comb valvi-, valvulo- laparo-, ventro-
vampire base vespertil- ventricle comb ventriculo-
vanishing base marc- veracity base aleth-, -ver-
vanquish base vict-, -vine- verdegris base aerug-
vapor comb atmo-, -capnia, capno-, verge base marg-, propinq-, prox-
vapo-, vapori-; base halit-, vermin base pesti-, vermin-
-nebul- versatile base agil-, facil-, ingen-
variation comb allo-, anomalo-, verse comb rhapso-, -stichia, sticho-,
anomo-, poikilo-; base -mut-. See -stichous
change vertebra comb spondylo-, vertebro-;
vas deferens comb vaso- top-: comb atlanto-, atlo-
vase comb urcei- vertigo base illyngo-
vast comb bronto-, dino-, giganto-, verve base ard-, alacr-, -ferv-, zelo-
mega-, mégalo-, -megaly very pre per-; comb stone-
vault base fornic- vesicle comb vesiculi-, vesiculo-
veal base vitul- vessel comb angio-, vasculo-, vasi-,
vegetable comb vegeti-, vegeto-; vaso-; serving-: base skeuo-
base lachan-, oler-, olit- vestibule comb vestibulo-
FINDER 175 viands • vulva
W
wading bird base grallator- cymo-, -enchyma, flexuoso-, gy-
wagon base plaustr- (plaustrary) roso-, kymo-, sinuato-, sinuoso-;
wail base plang-, -plor-, -ulul-1 base -fluct-, -unda-, -undul-
wait comb brady- ; base -cunct-, wax comb cero-, cerumini-
imped-, -mora-, -tard- way comb hodo-, -ode1, odo-, via-;
walk comb -basia, bato-, -grade; base -itin-
base -ambul-, -gress- weakness physical: comb astheno-,
wall comb parieto-, -phragma, -atrophia, lepto-, -plegia, -plegy;
septo-; base herco-, -mur-2, base -debil-, dimin-, enerv-, flacc-,
teicho-, ticho-, vall- labe- ; spiritual: base culp-,
walnut base juglan- delinq-, laps-, -pecca-, sphal-
walrus base oben- wealth comb chryso-, pluto-; base
wand comb rhabdo- chrem-, -opul-, pecun-
wander comb -plania, piano-2; base weapon comb hoplo-
err-, -peregrin-, -vag(r)-. See weary comb pono-; base -fatig-,
travel kopo-, lass-
wanting pre hypo-, sub-, under-; weasel base arctoid-, gale-1, -mustel-
comb hystero- ; base hesson- ; suf weave base tex-
-aster web comb hypho-
wanton base meretric-, scort- wed comb gameto, gamo-, -gamous,
war base arm-, -bell-, milit-, -gamy; base conjug-, marit-,
polem- -nub-, -nupt-
warbler base vermivor- wedge-shaped com b spheno-; base
ward off base alexi-, alexo- cuneo-
warmth comb cal(e)-, calo-, weed base rune-
calor(i)-, pyro-, -therm, thermo-, week base -hebdom-
thermy; base aest-, caum-, ferv- weep base dacryo-, fleb-, filet-,
warn base -mon- lachrim-, lachrym-, plor-
wart base verruci- weevil base curculion-
wash comb balneo- ; base ablut-, weight comb -bar, baro-, bary-,
cathar-, -lav-, -mund-2, -purg- gravi- ; base obes-, -pond-
wasp comb vespi- ; base sphec-, well condition: pre bene-, eu- ; base
sphek- -san-,-salub- ; water: comb
wasting away comb phthino-, phreato-, putea-
phthisio-, -phthisis; base tab- west base hesper-, -occid-, zephyr-.
watchman base excub-, custod-, See direction
vigil- wet comb hydro-, hygro-, udo-;
water comb aqua-, aque-, aqui-, base humect-, madefac-, -rig-. See
hydro-, hyeto-, hygro- ; base -rip- water
waterless comb carpho-, xero- ; base whale base -balaen-, cet(o)-
arid-, celo-, cherso-, -sicc- wheat base silig-, tritic-
wave comb cuma-, cyma-, cymato-, wheedle base leno-
FINDER 177 wheel • woman
X
X-rays comb radio-, roentgeno- xiphoid process comb xiphi-,
X-shaped base decuss- xipho-
zany base fatu-, inan-, moro-, stult- avid-, cupid-, ferv-, hedon-,
zeal base ard-, alacr-, -ferv-, zelo- voïupt-, zelo-
zebra base -zebr- zinc comb zinco-
zenith comb -apical, apico- zirconium comb zirconio-
zero comb nihil-, nulli-. See also zygoma comb zygomatico-,
"Negatives" in Part III zygomato-
zest comb agito- ; base alacr-, ard-,
PART III
Categories
Animals 182 CATEGORIES
ANIMALS
aardvark edent- (edentate) (volucrine);flycatching~:musci-
adder colub- (colubrine) cap- (muscicapine); hanging nest
agouti dasyproct- (dasyproctidae) building-: pendulin- (penduline);
albatross diomed- (diomedeidae); perching-: passer- (passerine);
procellar- (procellariid) singing-: oscin- (oscine); wad¬
alligator eusuch- (eusuchian) ing-; grail- (gralline)
anchovy engraul- (engraulid) bittern botaur- (botaurus); ixo-
angel fish pterophyll- (pterophyl- brych- (ixobrychus)
lous) black widow spider latrodect- (la-
ant formic- (formicine); myrmec- trodectus)
(myrmecine); myrmeco- (myme- blackbird icter- (icterine); merul-
cology); myrmic- (mymicine) (meruline)
anteater myrmecophag- (myrme- bluebird sial- (Sialia); turd- (tur-
cophagine) dine)
antelope alcelaph- (alcelaphine); boar suid- (suidian)
bubal- (bubaline) bobolink icter- (icterine)
ape pithec- (pithecoid); -pithecus buffalo bubal- (bubaline)
(Australopithecus); sim- (simian) bug cimic- (cimicoid); entomo-
armadillo dasypod- (dasypodid); (entomology); insecti- (insecti¬
tolypeut- (tolypeutine) cide); insecto- (insectology)
ass as- (assinine); ono (onolatry) bull taur- (tauriform)
auk alcid- (alcidine) bullfinch pyrrhul- (pyrrhuline)
badger melin- (meline); mustel- bunting emberiz- (emberizine);
(mustelid) pyrrhul- (pyrrhuloxine)
barracuda percesoc- (percesocine); butterfly lepidopter- (lepidopter-
sphyraen- (sphyraenoid) ous); papil- (papilionaceous)
bat desmodont- (desmodontid); buzzard buteo- (buteonine);
megacheiropter- (megacheiropte- cathart- (cathartine)
ran); microcheiropter- (micro- calf vitul- (vituline)
cheiropteran); noctilion- (noctil- camel camel- (cameline)
ionid); pterop- (pteropine); cardinal pyrrhul- (pyrrhuloxine)
vespertil- (vespertilian) carp cyprin- (cyprinoid)
bear arcto- (cynarctomachy); urs- cassowary casuar- (casuarina)
(ursine) cat aeluro- (aelurophile); ailuro-
beaver castor- (castoreum) (ailurophobe); feli- (feline); gale-
bee api- (apiarian); bomb- (galeanthropy); gato- (gatophobia)
(bombid); melisso- (melissean) caterpillar bruch- (bruchus);
beetle coleopter- (coleopteral); -camp- (campodean); eruc- (eru-
scarab- (scaraboid) ciform)
bird avi- (avian); orneo- (orneo- catfish silur- (silurid)
scopic); orni- (ornithology); or- centipede chilopod- (chilopodal);
nitho- (ornithological); volucr- scolopendr- (scolopendriform)
CATEGORIES 183 Animals
THE BODY
abdomen abdomino- (ab- cyst); cholo- (chololith); gall-
dominocentesis); alv- (alvine); gallbladder)
celio- (celiomyositis); celo- (celo- birthmark nevi- (nevoid); nevo-
scope); laparo- (laparotomy); ven- (nevosity)
tri- (ventricumbent); ventro- blister phlyc- (phlyctenous); pus-
(ventrodorsal); abdominal sac: tul- (pustule); vesica- (vesica¬
peritoneo- (peritoneoclysis); dis¬ tory); vesico- (vesicoprostatic);
tended-: ventricoso- (ventricoso- vesiculo- (vesiculo-pustular)
globose) blood cruent- (incruent); cruor-
adrenal gland adreno- (adreno- (cruorin); haema- (haema-
toxin) chrome); haemo- (haemogastric);
amniotic sac amnio- (amniocente- hema- (hemachrome); hemato-
sis) (hematogenic); hemo- (hemo¬
ankle bone astragalo- (astragalon- philia); sangui- (sanguicolous);
avicular); tali- (taligrade); talo- sanguineo- (sanguineous); san-
(talocalcaneal) guino- (sanguino-purulent);
antibodies -valent (multivalent) ~clot: thrombo- (thrombo¬
anus ano- (anorectal) phlebitis); ~condition or disease:
arm acromio- (acromioclavicular); -aemia (hyperaemia); -cythemia
brachio- (brachiocephalic) (leucocythemia); -emia (leu¬
armpit axill- (periaxillary) kemia); -fluid: lympho- (lym¬
artery arterio- (arteriosclerosis); phocyte); -vessels: hemangio-
-venous (intravenous) (hemangiosarcoma); vasculo-
atlas vertebra: atlanto- (atlantoax- (vasculitis); vaso- (vasoconstric¬
ial); atlo- (atloid) tor)
atrophy tabe- (tabescent) body corp- (corporeal); physico-
auricle atrio- (atrioventricular) (physicochemical); physi- (physi-
backbone rachi- (rachicentesis); ra- atrics); physio- (physiotherapy);
chio- (rachiometer); rhach- (rha- somato- (somatology); -some
chitis); -rrhachia (glycorrhachia) (chromosome); dead-: cadav-
bile bili- (biligenic); chole- (chole- (cadaver); necro- (necrosis);
Body 188 CATEGORIES
COLORS
Black reddish-black piceo- (piceo-ferrug-
blue-black nigr- (nigrosine) inous)
deep-black melan(o)- (melanous) sooty-black fulig- (fuliginated)
ebony-black ebon- (ebonize)
inky-black atro- (atroceruleous)
Colors 194 CATEGORIES
Gray Red
ash-gray tephr- (tephroite) blood-red cruent- (cruentous)
blue-gray caesi- (caesious) brick-red later- (lateritious);
dusky-gray phaeo- (phaeophyll); testaceo- (testaceo-fuscous)
CATEGORIES 195 Colors
DIMENSIONS
deep batho- (bathometer); bathy -strict- (stricture); tenu- (tenu¬
(bathysphere) ity)
gigantic bronto- (brontosaurus); short brachisto- (brachistocephaly);
dino- (Dinotherium); giganto- brachy- (brachypterous); brevi-
(gigantology); mega- (megalith); (abbreviation); chamae- (chamae¬
mégalo- (megalopolis); -megaly rops); curt- (curtate); exig-2
(hepatomegaly); super- (super¬ (exiguous); mini- (minidrama)
nova) small -cle (particle); -cule (mole¬
high aero- (acrophobia); alti- cule); -culum (curriculum);
(altimetry); alto- (altostratus); -culuc (fasciculus); -een (colleen);
hypsi- (hypsicephalic); hypso- -el (satchel); -ella (umbrella); -en
(hypsodont); super- (superstruc¬ (kitten); -et (rivulet); -ette (kitch¬
ture) enette); hekisto- (hekistotherm);
large ampl- (amplification); -fold -idion (enchiridion); -idium
(hundredfold); grand- (grandi- (peridium); -ie (laddie); -ilia
flora); macro- (macrocosm); (cedilla); -illo (cigarillo); -isk
magni- (magnifying); maj- (asterisk); -kin (lambkin); -le
(majority); maxi- (maximum); (icicle); -let (ringlet); -ling (duck¬
plethys- (plethysmometry); super- ling); micro- (microcassette);
(supertanker) mini- (minibus); nano- (nanosec¬
long dolicho- (dolichocephalic); ond); -ock (hillock); -ola (vari¬
-footer (ten-footer); longi- (longi- ola); -oie (variole); parvi- (parvi-
caudate); macro- (macropterous); potent); parvo- (parvoline); -rel
maxi- (maxicoat); procer- (pro- (wastrel); -ula (fibula); -ule (am¬
cercoid) pule); -ulum (speculum); -ulus
low chamae- (chamaerops); hypo- (homunculus); -y (Billy)
(hypocaust); infero- (inferolat- thick cespitoso- (cespitoso-arbores-
eral); infra- (infrapatellar); sub- cent); -crass- (crassitude); dasy-
(subway); subter- (subteraque- (dasymeter); hadro- (hadrosaur);
ous); under- (underground) pachy- (pachyderm); pycno- (pyc-
narrow/thin angusti- (angustifoli- nometer); pykn(o)- (pyknic);
ate); areo- (areolation); dolicho- spiss- (spissatus); visco- (viscos¬
(dolichocephalic); gracil- ity)
(gracile); isthm- (isthmian); wide ampl- (amplitude); eury-
lepto- (leptorrhine); phim- (phi¬ (eurygnathous); lati- (latisternal);
mosis); -stal- (staltic); stegno- platy- (platypellic)
(stegnotic); sténo- (stenosis);
CATEGORIES 197 Directions • Divination
DIRECTIONS
away from, apart a-2 (avert); ab-2 left laeo- (laeotropic); laevo- (laev-
(abduct); abs-2 (abstruse); apo- ogyrate); levo- (levorotatory); sin-
(apogeotropism); be- (bereave); istro- (sinistrocular)
de- (deplane); des- (descant); di-2 north borea- (boreal); septen-
(divest); dia- (diagnose); dif- ( septentrion)
(differ); dis-1 (dismiss); e- (emi¬ out of e- (eject); ec- (eccentric); ef-
grate); ec- (ecdemic); ectro- (ec- (effluence); ex- (expulsion)
trotic); ef- (efferent); ex- (expatri¬ right dexio- (dexiotropic); dextro-
ate); for- (forgo); off-1 (offload); ( dextrorotatory)
se- (separate); with- (withdraw) south austr- (Austronesia); noto-
backward retro- (rétroversion); (notothere)
opiso- (opisometer) toward a-1 (ascribe); ac- (acclaim);
down a-2 (abate); ab-2 (abdicate); ad- (advance); -ad (dorsad); af-
abs-2 (abscond); cata- (catacomb); (affirm); ag- (aggrade); al- (al¬
cath- (cathepsin); de- (decum¬ lege); an- (announce); ap- (ap¬
bent); kata- (katabatic) prove); ar- (arrive); as- (assent);
east euro- (euroboreal); orient- at- (attrition); -bound (east-
(orienteering) bound); il- (illuminate); im-
forward antero- (antero-frontal); (impel); in- (inboard); ir- (irri¬
fore- (foredeck); pre- (preaxial); gate); -ly (northerly); ob- (object);
pro-1 (projection); proso- (proso- -ward (outward)
gaster) up ana- (anabatic); ano- (anoopsia);
into eis- (eisegesis); em-1 (emi¬ ex- (extol); super- (superscript);
grate); en-1 (entomb); il- (illumi¬ sur- (surmount);
nate); im- (immerse); in- (instill); west hesper- (hesperian); occid-
ir- (irradiate) (occident); zephyr- (zephyrean)
DIVINATION
To extract the root which shows the method being used, simply drop the
-money\ which signifies telling the future.
THE ENVIRONMENT
NOTE: For mammals, birds, insects, and fish, see "Animals" in this section.
FOOD
Nonvegetarians should also see "Animals. "
LOCATION
above ano- (anocarpous); epi- (epi¬ eso- (esoenteritis); il- (illumi¬
dermis); ob- (obliterate); over- nate); im- (implosion); in- (incar¬
(overhang); super- (superscript); cerate); intero- (interoceptor); ir-
supra- (supraliminal); sur- (sur¬ (irradiate); intra- (intramural);
base) intro- (introspection)
across dia- (diameter); per- (pere- left laeo- (laeotropic) laevo-
grinaion); trans- (transmit); (laevorotatory) levo- (levogyrate)
transverso- (transverso-cubital) sinistro- (sinistrorse)
apex -apical (periapical); apico- middle centri- (centripetal); cen-
(apicotomy) tro- (centrolineal); -centric
behind after- (afterburner); back- (heliocentric); medi- (medieval);
(backdrop); meta- (metaster- medio- (mediodorsal); mes-
num); opistho- (opisthotic); post- (mesallantoid); mesati- (mesati-
(postscenium); postero- (postero- cephalic); mesio- (mesio-sinis-
lateral); retro- (retrocopulant) tral); meso- (mesothorax); mezzo-
between/among dia- (diagnosis); (mezzotint); mid- (midsection)
enter- (entergrave); entre- (en¬ near ad- (adjoining); by- (by¬
tr'acte); epi- (epidemic); inter- stander); cis- (cismontane); epi-
(interval) (epicenter); juxta- (juxtapose);
distant tele- (television) para- (parametric); peri-
front ante- (antependium); antero- (perigee); prox- (approximal)
(anteroparietal); fore- (forefront); proximo- (proximocephalic)
pre- (preaortic); pro- (prosce¬ outside ecto- (ectoparasite); epi-
nium); proso- (prosogaster) (epidermis); exo- (exoskeleton);
high(er) aero- (acrocephaly); alti- extero- (exteroceptor); extra- (ex¬
(altitude); alto- (alto-relievo); traterritorial); extro- (extrovert);
hypsi- (hypsistenocephalic); out- (outhouse); para- (paradox);
hypso- (hypsometry); super- prêter- (preternatural)
superstructure) right dexio- (dexiotropic); dextro-
inside eis- (eisegesis); em- (embed¬ (dextrorse)
ded); en- (enclose); endo- (en- surrounding ambi- (ambiance);
doskeleton); ento- (entoparasite); amphi- (amphithecium); be-
CATEGORIES 217 Location • Negatives
NEGATIVES
a- pre not; without (atypical) in- pre not; opposite of (inarticu¬
ab- pre away from (absorbent) late)
an- pre not; without (anorexia) ir- pre not; opposite of (irreverent)
anti- pre opposite of; against (anti¬ -less suf without; unable to (rest¬
dote) less)
apo- pre detached; apart (apogamy) lipo- comb lacking; leaving (lipog-
-atresia comb absence of an opening raphy)
(proctatresia) mal- pre poorly; not (malnutrition)
atreto- comb absence of an opening mis- pre wrongly; not (misalign¬
(atretocyst) ment)
cata- pre against (catachresis) miso- comb antipathy; hatred (mis-
contra- pre opposite; against (con¬ ocainea)
travene) ne- pre not; opposite of (nescient)
counter- comb opposite; against nihil- base nothingness (annihilate)
(counter-clockwise) no- pre not any (no-load)
de- pre deprived of; apart (devalua¬ non- pre not; absence of (nonaller-
tion) genic)
dis- pre apart; opposite (disengage) nulli- pre none (nulliparous)
dys- pre badly; not correct (dys¬ ob- pre against; inverse (obliterate)
functional) -priv- base lacking; taken away (de¬
ectro- comb missing; absent (ectro- privation)
melia) un- pre not; reversal (unimagin¬
ex- pre former; deprived of (ex- able)
member) with- pre apart; opposed (with¬
il- pre not; opposite of (illicit) stand)
im- pre not; opposite of (impartial)
Numbers 218 CATEGORIES
NUMBERS
0 nulli- (nullipara) trigono- (trigonocephalic); triplo-
Vio decim- (decimate) (triploblastic); triplicato- (tripli-
% non- (nonan) cato-pinnate); trito- (tritoen-
Vs octan- (octant) cephalon)
x
/i septim- (septimal) 4 quadra- (quadraphonic);
% sext- (sextant) quadrato- (quadrato-cubic);
l quadri- (quadrilateral); quadru-
A quint- (quintant)
V4 tetarto- (tetartohedral) (quadruped); quart- (quarterly);
V* trient- (triental) quarti- (quartisect); quat- (qua-
Vz demi- (demitint); dicho- (di¬ ternate); quater- (quater-cente¬
chotomize); dimid- (dimidiation); nary); quatre- (quatrefoil); tes-
hemi- (hemisphere); mezzo- sara- (tesseraphthong); tetarto-
(mezzo-relievo); semi- (semi- (tetartohedral); tetra- (Tetra-
columnar) grammaton); tetrakis- (tetrakis-
% triquadr- (triquadrantal) dodecahedron)
1 eka- (ekaselenium); haplo- (hap- 5 cinque- (cinquefoil); penta- (pen-
lopetalous); heno- (henotheism); tacle); quin- (quinary); quinque-
mono- (monorail); uni- (unilat¬ (quinquennium); quint- (quintu¬
eral) plets); quinti- (quintiped)
1 & Vi sesqui- (sesquihoral) 6 hexa- (hexahedron); hexakis-
2 ambi- (ambiversion); ambo- (hexakisoctahedron); seni-
(amboceptor); amphi- (amphicar- (senary); sex- (sexagenarian);
pous); ampho- (amphora); bi- sexi- (sexipolar); sexti- (sexti-
(bicentennial); bin- (binaural); section); sise- (siseangle)
bis- (bissextile); deutero- 7 hebdo- (hebdomadral); hepta-
(deuterogamy); deuto- (deuto- (Heptateuch); septem- (Septem¬
plasm); di- (diplegia); dicho- ber); septi- (septifolious)
(dichotomous); didym- (didymal- 8 octa- (octagon); octo- (octonary);
gia); diphy-(diphyceral); diplo- ogdo- (ogdoastich)
(diplopia); disso- (dissogony); 9 ennea- (enneahedron); nona-
double- (doubleheader); du- (nonagon); -nov- (novena)
(duplicate); duplicato- (duplicato- 10 dec(a)- (decade); decem-
dentate); duplici- (duplicipen- (decempennate); deci- (deci¬
nate); duo- (duograph); dyo- meter); deka- (dekagram); -teen
(Dyophysite); gemelli- (gemelli- (sixteen); -ty (seventy)
parous); gemin- (geminiflorous); 11 endeca- (endecagon); hendeca-
twi- (twinight); zygo- (zygo- (hendecasyllabic); undec- (un-
dont) decagon); undecim- (undecimal)
3 ter- (tercet); -tern- (ternary); 12 dodeca- (dodecastyle); duodec-
-tert- (tertiary); tri- (trifocal); tri- (duodecennial); duodecim-
akis- (triakisoctahedron); triangu- (duodecimfid); duoden- (duo¬
lato- (triangulato-subovate); denary)
CATEGORIES 219 Numbers
THE SENSES
Hearing pupil core- (corelysis); coreo-
(coreoplasty); -coria (isocoria);
deafness -surd- (surdity) coro- (coroplastic); -koria
ear auri- (auricle); auriculo- (leukokoria); pupillo- (pupillome-
(auriculo-temporal); ot- (othem- ter)
orrhagia); oto- (otology)
see -blep- (ablepsia); eid- (eidetic);
hear acou- (acouasm); acoust-
-opsia (hemianopsia); -opsis (syn¬
(acoustical); audi- (auditory);
opsis); -opsy (biopsy); -scope
audio- (audiology); auri- (auri¬
(telescope); -scopic (micro¬
cle); ecoia (dysecoia)
scopic); scopo- (scopophilia);
sound echo- (echogenic); -phone -scopy (bioscopy); -scrut- (in¬
(telephone); phono- (phono¬ scrutable); spec- (spectator); -
graph); -phony (euphony); spic- (conspicuous); -vid-
-phthong (diphthong); son- (video); -vis- (vision); visuo-
(sonic); soni- (soniferous); sono- (visuosensory)
(sonometer); sonoro- (sonorous)
RELATED PERCEPTIONS
RELATED PERCEPTIONS
noisy crépit- (crepitation); frem- bright fulg- (fulgurant); helio-
(fremitus); ligyr- (ligyrophobia); (helioscope); lue- (luciferous);
strid- (strident); stridul- (stridu- lumin- (luminosity)
lous); strepi- (strepitus); dark amaur- (amaurosus); ambly-
silent hesy- (hesychastic); tacit- (amblyopia); nyct- (nyctalopia);
taciturnity) scoto- (scotophobia); tenebr-
(tenebrous)
Seeing
blindness caec- (caecilian); cec-
Smelling
(cecity); lusc- (eluscate); typhlo- nose nasi- (nasiform); naso- (nasol-
(typhlosis) ogy); rhino- (rhinology)
eye blepharo- (blepharotomy); can- smell bromo- (bromidrosis); fet-
tho- (canthoplasty); cili- (ciliary); (fetid); nidor- (nidorous); -odic
corneo- (corneoiritis); irido- (euodic); odori- (odoriferous);
(iridomotor); kerato- (kerato- odoro- (odoroscope); -olent
tomy); oculi- (oculiform); oculo- (redolent); -olfact- (olfactory);
(oculomotor); ommat- (om- -osmia (anosmia); osmo- (os-
matophore); op- (opalgia); oph- modysphoria); osphresio (osphre-
thalmo- (ophthalmoscope); -opia siophobia); ozo- (ozostomia)
(diplopia); ophry- (ophryosis);
RELATED PERCEPTIONS
opsi- (opsiometer); opso- (opso-
clonus); optico- (optico-papil- pleasant bene- (beneficial); eu- (eu¬
lary); opto- (optometry); retino- odic)
(retinoschisis); sclero- (sclero- unpleasant cac- (cacosmia); mal-
tomy); tarso (tarsoplasty) (malodorous)
CATEGORIES
221 Senses
SHAPES
acorn-shaped glandi- (glandiform) ural); lechrio- (lechriodont);
agate-shaped agat- (agatiform) loxo- (loxotomy); repando-
almond-shaped amygdal- (amyg- (repando-dentate); scolio- (scol-
daliform) iokyphosis); sinu- (sinuousity); -
anchor-shaped ancry- (ancryoid) verge (diverge)
angle -angle (quadrangle); angul- berry-shaped bacc- (bacciform)
(rectangular); -gon (polygon); - boat-shaped cymb- (cymbiform);
gonal (polygonal); gonio- (go¬ navi- (naviform); scapho- (sca-
niometer) phocephaly); scapulo- (scapulo-
antennae-shaped antenn- (antenni- humeral)
form) bottle-shaped ampull- (ampulla-
anther-shaped anther- (antheri- ceous) leather bottle-shaped:
form) utrei- (utreiform); utric- (utricu-
apple-shaped pomi- (pomiform) lar)
arch-shaped arci- (arciform) bowl-shaped crater- (crateriform)
ax-shaped securi- (securiform) branch-shaped rami- (ramiform)
barrel-shaped dolio- (dolioform) breast-shaped mammi- (mammi¬
basket-shaped calathi- (calathi- form)
form) brick-shaped plinthi- (plinthiform)
beak-shaped aquil- (aquiline); bristle-shaped seti- (setiform)
corac- (coracoid); rhamph- broom-shaped scopi- (scopiform)
(rhamphoid); rhyncho- (rhyn- brush-shaped muscar- (muscari-
chophorous); rostrato- (rostrato- form)
nariform); rostri- (rostriform) bud-shaped gemm- (gemmiform)
bean-shaped fabi- (fabiform) bull-shaped taur- (tauriform)
bear-shaped urs- (ursiform) canine tooth-shaped laniar-
beehive-shaped alve- (alveated) (laniariform)
beetle-shaped scarab- (scaraboid) cap-shaped pile- (pileiform)
bell-shaped campan- (campani- caterpillar-shaped eruci- (eruci-
form) form)
bent ancylo- (ancylostomiasis); catkin-shaped amenti-2 (amen-
ankylo- (ankylosis); -campsis tiform); juli- (juliform)
(phallocampsis); campto- (camp- chisel-shaped scalpri- (scalpriform)
tocormia); campylo- (campylo- clarion-shaped litui- (lituiform)
dactyly); -clinal (anticlinal); -cli- daw-shaped ungui- (unguiform)
nate (proclinate); -cline (incline); cleaver-shaped dolabr- (dolabri-
-clinic (matroclinic); clino- (cli¬ form)
nometer); -clinous (patroclinous); cloud-shaped nubi- (nubiform)
-clisis (pathoclisis); clit- (hetero- club-shaped clav- (claviform)
clital); cliv- (declivity); curvi- cobweb-shaped arachn- (arach¬
(curvilinear); cyrto- (cyrtometer); noid)
-fleet- (genuflection); flex- (flex- coin-shaped nummi- (nummiform)
CATEGORIES 223 Shapes
TIME
afternoon pomerid- (pomeridian) lasting diuturn- (diuturnal); dur-
ancient -antiq- (antiquity); (durable); perenn- (perennial);
arch(a)eo- (archaeology); perm- (permanent); stabil- (sta¬
pal(a)eo- (Paleozoic); proto- bility)
(protohuman) later hystero- (hysterogenic); meta-
day -diurn- (diurnal); ephem- (metabiosis); post (postmeridian);
(ephemeris); hemer- (hemerine); retro- (retrofit)
-journ- (journal); quotid- (quo¬ month -mens(i)- (mensal)
tidian) monthly: emmen- (emmeniop-
earlier ante- (antedate); fore- (fore¬ athy)
cast); pre- (predawn); pro- (pro¬ morning matut- (matutinal)
vision); protero- (proterotype); new caeno- (Caenozoic); caino-
proto- (protomartyr); retro- (Cainozoic); ceno- (cenogenesis);
retroactive); yester- (yesteryear) neo- (neoplast); nov- (novelty);
early period eo- (eolithic); paleo- thalero- (thalerophagous)
(paleolithic) night crépus- (crepuscular); noct-
evening crépus- (crepuscular); (nocturnal); nocti- (noctilucent);
noct- (nocturnal); nocti- (noctilu- nycto- (nyctophobia); vesper-
cent); nycto- (nyctophobia); ves¬ ( vespertine)
per- (vespertine) old gerasco- (gerascophobia); gero-
hour horo- (horology) (gerodontics); geronto- (gerontol¬
incomplete -esce (incandesce); ogy); grand- (grandfather); pres-
-escence (convalescence); -escent byo- (presbyacusis); -sen-
(incandescent) seniority); -vet- (veteran)
CATEGORIES 227 Time