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

eu

well, good

Yes, originally
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Examples

Definition

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Eucharist (4)

(noun) - good + gratitude or grace = the Christian ritual which uses bread and wine in imitation of the meal had by Christ.

euclase (5)

(noun) - good + break = a mineral that consists of a brittle silicate of beryllium and aluminum in pale-yellow, green, or blue prismatic crystals and is used especially as a gemstone.

eucrite (5)

(noun) - good + separate = a type of stony meteorite composed of plagioclase.

eudaemonism or eudaimonism (5)

(noun) - good + spirit + theory = the belief that the highest ethical goal is happiness and personal well-being. Eudaemonist is the noun form for such a believer and eudaemonistic is the adjective.

eudiometer (5)

(noun) - good + weather + measure = an instrument for the volumetric measurement and analysis of gases. Eudiometric is the adjective form and eudiometrically is the adverb.

eugenic (3)

(adj.) - well + born = relating to the production of good offspring. Eugenics is the noun and eugenically is the adverb form.

eulogy (2)

(noun) - good + speak = a praising statement or speech, usually given at a person's funeral; a form of tribute. Eulogistic is the adjective form and eulogistically is the adverb.

euphemism (4)

(noun) - good + speech = to substitute an acceptable or inoffensive word or expression sa as to not offend or suggest something unpleasant; such an expression. See for more information. Euphemistic is the adjective, euphemistically is the adverb and euphemist the noun form.

euphenics (5)

(noun but treat as singular) - good + phenotype + -ics = the science of making biological improvements of human beings after birth. Euphenic is the adjective form.

euphony (2)

(noun) - good + sound = pleasing sound; words which when combined please the ear. Euphonic is the adjective and euphonically is the adverb form.

euphoria (3)

(noun) - good + to bear, carry (healthy) = a feeling of well-being or elation. Euphoric is the adjective form and euphorically is the adverb.

euphoriant (4)

(noun) - a euphoria inducing drug. = Euphoriant is the adjective form.

eurythmic, eurhythmic (5)

(adj.) - good + rhythm = harmonious, melodious.

eutectic (5)

(adj.) - good, well + to melt = having the lowest melting point possible. Eutectic is also the noun form.

euthanasia (2)

(noun) - good or easy + death = terminating the life, in a relatively painless way, of hopelessly sick or injured people or animals for reasons of mercy. Euthanize is the verb form.

euthenics (5)

(noun but treat as singular) - good + to thrive = the science which studies the growth and change of human well-being through improvement of living conditions. Euthenist is the noun form for a person who does this.