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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

hepta

seven

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Examples

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cyproheptadine (5)

(noun) - circle + pro(pyl) + seven- + (piperi)dine = C21H21N an anti-histamine and anti-serotonin drug used in the treatment of asthma.

heptachlor (5)

(noun) - seven + green + ine = a poisonous cyclodiene chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticide, C10H5Cl7.

heptad (4)

(noun) - from the word = a group of seven.

heptagon (2)

(noun) - seven + angle = a polygon with seven angles and seven sides. Heptagonal is the adjective form.

heptameter (4)

(noun) - seven + measure = a line of verse with seven metrical feet.

heptane (4)

(noun) - seven + -and = an isomeric alkane, C7H16 used as a solvent and in determining octane numbers.

heptarchy (5)

(noun) - seven + rulers = a mythical confederacy of seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in the 7th and 8th centuries.