It's Greek To Me!

Greek and Latin Prefixes, Roots and Suffixes used in English
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Basic term

Meaning

Greek
Latin
Prefix
Suffix

aqua, aqui

water

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Examples

Definition

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aqua

(noun) - from the word. = Water or the color light blue-green.

aqua-culture

(noun) - water + to cultivate. = Sea farming to produce fish or shellfish.

aquamarine

(noun) - water + sea (sea water). = A transparent blue-green gemstone or the color light blue-green.

aquanaut

(noun) - water + sailor or traveler. = One who works, lives or does research under water.

aquaplane

(noun, verb) - water + flat. = To travel over water on a board pulled by a boat for sport.

aqua regia

(noun) - water + noble or royal. = A mixture of hydrochloric and nitric acids used in chemical tests for gold and platinum.

aquarium

(noun) - water + a place containing or associated with. = A water filled enclosure where sea plants and animals are kept, either small scale in a home or large scale an exhibition hall.

Aquarius

(noun) - from the word. = A constellation in the Southern hemisphere and the 11th sign of the zodiac.

aquatic

(adj.) - from the word. = Taking place, living or growing in, on, near or by the water. Aquatically is the adverb form.

aqueduct

(noun) - water + duct. = A pipe like structure to move water from a distant location.

aqueous

(noun) - from the word. = Containing or related to water. Something which is watery.