Roots with similar meanings:
- fer- meaning “to bear, carry”
- ger-, gest- meaning “bear, carry”
- pher-, phor- meaning “bear, carry”
Roots with opposite meanings:
Roots that could be confused:
- fer- meaning “to bear, carry”
Notes:
Derived English Words
Commonly encountered words are in bold.
diaphoresis: Excessive sweating, often due to a medical condition or drug reaction.
dysphoria: A state of unease or dissatisfaction, often related to mental health or identity issues.
euphoria: A state of intense happiness or well-being.
aphorism: A concise statement or principle that expresses a general truth or observation.
metaphor: A figure of speech in which one thing is described as being another to suggest a resemblance or symbolic meaning.
semaphore: A signaling system using visual signals, such as flags or lights, to convey information.
phosphor: A substance that emits light (phosphorescence) after exposure to energy, such as UV light.
electrophoresis: A laboratory technique for separating charged molecules in a gel or fluid under the influence of an electric field.
ionophore: A molecule that facilitates the transport of ions across a cell membrane.
adenophore: A glandular structure or organ that produces and secretes substances.
erythrophore: A type of pigment-containing cell that reflects red light.
actinophore: A ray-supporting element, particularly in the fins of certain fish.
amphora: A tall, ancient Greek or Roman jar with two handles and a narrow neck, used for storing liquids.
oophorectomy: The surgical removal of one or both ovaries.
esophoria: A form of eye misalignment where one or both eyes tend to turn inward.
pheromone: A chemical substance secreted by an organism that triggers a natural behavioral or physiological response in other members of the same species.
chronopher: A theoretical or fictional device related to the transmission or measurement of time.
Christopher: A given name of Greek origin, meaning “bearer of Christ.”
Other Uses
Links
List of Greek and Latin roots in English – Wikipedia
Other Roots Used in These Words
| Root | Meaning |
|---|---|
| actin- | beam, ray |
| aden- | gland |
| chron- | time |
| dia- | apart, through |
| dys- | badly, ill |
| ecto- | outside |
| electr- | amber |
| erythr- | red |
| eso- | within |
| eu- | well, good |
| met-, meta- | above, among, beyond |
| oo- | egg |
| phos-, phot- | light |
| sema- | sign |
| tom- | cut |
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