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

ergo

work

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Examples

Definition

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ergograph (4)

(noun) - work + write = a device for measuring the ability of a muscle to do work.

ergometer (4)

(noun) - work + measure = an a device for measuring the work performed or an exercise machine equipped with such a meter. Ergometric is the adjective form.

ergonomics (3)

(noun, takes singular verb) - work + -nomics = the science of designing and arranging things so that people and those objects work together efficiently and safely; human engineering. Ergonomic and ergonometric are adjective forms, ergonomically is the adverb and ergonomist is the noun form for a person who does or studies this.

exergonic (5)

(adj.) - outside + work + ic = a heat releasing reaction.

ergophobia (4)

(noun) - work + fear = a fear or dislike of work.