Meaning: apart, far off
Root word: Latin distare
Roots with similar meanings:
- tele– meaning “far, end”
- apo- meaning “off, away from, separate, at the farthest point”
Roots with opposite meanings:
- proxim– meaing “nearest”
Roots that could be confused:
- dys– meaning “badly, ill”
Notes:
Derived English Words
Commonly encountered words are in bold.
Distance – The amount of space between two points, objects, or locations.
Distant – Located far away or remote in space, time, or relation.
Distal – Positioned farther from the point of origin or attachment, especially in anatomy. For example, in the limbs, the fingers are distal to the shoulder.
Equidistant – Equally distant; describes points that are the same distance apart from a specific point or line.
Other Uses
Distal phalanx – the bone at the end of each finger and toe.
Distal interphalangeal joint (DIP) – The joint between the middle and distal phalanges of the fingers or toes.
Distal convoluted tubule – A portion of the kidney nephron involved in electrolyte and fluid balance.
Links
List of Greek and Latin roots in English – Wikipedia
Other Roots Used in These Words
| Root | Meaning |
| equi- | same, equal |
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