It's Greek To Me!

Greek and Latin Prefixes, Roots and Suffixes used in English
This page © 1999 by Nicholas E. Miller


Basic term

Meaning

Greek
Latin
Prefix
Suffix

aster

star

Yes
.
Yes
(main root)

Examples

Definition

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aster

from the Greek word. A daisy like flower.

asterisk

a form of the Greek word. The character * is used to refer to a footnote.

asteroid

star + shape = One of the small rocks which circles the sun, mostly between Mars and Jupiter.

disaster

bad or evil + star = Great destruction or misfortune.