5.05 Parts of the Whole

What is a root word?

A base word that can stand alone and carries the main meaning of a word

The word solipsistic comes from the Latin words "solus" (meaning "alone") and "ipse" (meaning "self"). What does solipsistic most likely mean based on its etymology?

A belief that only oneself and one's mind truly exist

What is an affix?

A prefix or suffix added to a word to change its meaning

The word idiosyncrasy comes from Greek "idio-" (meaning "one's own") and "synkrasis" (meaning "temperament" or "blending"). Based on its etymology, what does idiosyncrasy most likely mean?

A unique or peculiar characteristic or behavior

The word pedagogy comes from the Greek words "paidos" (meaning "child") and "agogos" (meaning "leader, guide"). What does pedagogy most likely mean based on its etymology?

The practice of teaching

What is etymology?

The study of word origins and history

The root ject means to throw or to cast. Using your knowledge of affixes, what does the word interject mean?

To throw something in between or insert abruptly into a conversation or discussion

If the affix "ology" is added to the root bio it creates a derivation that means the study of living things.

True

Read the dictionary entry. Answer the question that follows. aggrandize [ uh-gran-dahyz, ag-ruhn-dahyz ] v. (used with object),ag·gran·dized, ag·gran·diz·ing to widen in scope; increase in size or intensity; enlarge; extend. to make great or greater in power, wealth, rank, or honor. Which part of speech is aggrandize?

Verb