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

piezo

to press

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Examples

Definition

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piezoelectric (3)

(adj.) - to press + amber + ic = relating to or functioning by means of piezoelectricity. Piezoelectrically is the adverb form.

piezoelectricity (4)

(noun) - to press + amber + icity = electricity or electric polarity caused by pressure in a crystal such as quartz .

piezometer (4)

(noun) to press + measure = a device for measuring pressure or compressibility. Piezometric is the adjective form.