In the English language, root words come from the Latin and Greek languages. Some root words are English words in themselves, while other root words can only become English words when paired with a prefix or suffix.Continue Reading
One Latin full root word is "aqua," which by itself means water. This root word is found in several water-related words, such as "aquarium," "aquatics" and "aqueduct." Another Latin full root word is "verb," which initially meant "word" but is used in English to refer to a word describing an action. Other English words that use this root include "verbalize" and "proverb."
One Latin partial root word is "corp," which meant "body" in Latin. In English, the root is found in body-related words such as "corpse" and "corporal." Another "corp" word is "corporation," which refers to a company recognized as a single body by law.
One Greek full root word is "auto," which carried an original meaning of "self" or "same." In English, "auto" is a common shortening of "automotive," referring to a self-powered vehicle. Other English words that use this root word are "autograph" and "automatic." Another Greek full root word is "zoo," which is used in English to refer to a collection of animal life. Other animal words in English that use this root are "zoology" and "zooplankton."
One Greek partial root word is "tele," which had an original meaning of "far" or "distant." English words that use this root include "telephone," "telescope," "television" and "telecommuting."Learn more about Education