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Greek and Latin Prefixes, Roots and Suffixes used in English
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Basic term

Meaning

Greek
Latin
Prefix
Suffix

alti, alto

high

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Examples

Definition

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altimeter (3)

(noun) - high + measure. = An instrument which can tell the height of an object or place.

altiplano (4)

(noun) - high + plain. = A high mountain plateau.

altitude (1)

(noun) - from the basic word. = The height about a given point, esp. sea level.

altitude sickness (3)

(noun) - from the basic word + sickness. = The effects of high altitude, such as nosebleed and nausea.

alto (3)

(noun) - from the basic word. = A singing voice, usually a low female singing voice, or a piece of music written for such a part.

altocumulus (4)

(noun) - from the basic word + heap. = A fleecy cloud formation with large, round white clouds.

altostratus (4)

(noun) - from the basic word + spread. = A thin but dark, hazy cloud occurring at a lower level.