Unit 3 Morphemes and Definitions

having to do with; related to/characterized by

(Origin: Latin).

Example words: herbal, seasonal, national.

step

(Origin: Latin).

Example words: gradual, graduate, grade (progress), (gress).

state of being; quality of

(Origin: Latin).

Example words: prosperity, ability, equality, speciality.

related to

(Origin: Latin).

Example words: reptile, mobile, juvenile.

sound, speech

(Origin: Greek).

Example words: telephone, symphony, phonics.

having

(Origin: Latin).

Example words: joyous, virtuous, adventurous.

parts; units

(Origin: Latin).

Example words: complex, duplex, cineplex.

look; see & to watch

(Origin: Greek).

Example words: microscope, telescope, periscope.

build

(Origin: Latin).

Example words: construct, destruct, structure, instruct.

act of/state of/result of & action/state of being

(Origin: Latin).

Example words: construction, collection, addition.