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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

sangui

blood

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Yes
Yes
Yes, combining form

Examples

Definition

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consanguine, consanguineous (4)

(adj.) - together + bloody + full of = of the same blood, having the same ancestor(s). Consanguineously is the adverb form.

consanguinity (4)

(noun) - together + bloody + state = being consanguineous, a close relation. The plural is consanguinities.

ensanguine (5)

(verb) - in + blood = to be or make bloody; crimson.

exsanguination (5)

(noun) - out of + blood + process = the process of draining or losing blood. Exsanguinate is the verb form.

jus sanguinis (5)

(noun) - just, right + blood = the rule or law stating a child's citizenship is determined by its parents' citizenship.

sanguinaria (4)

(noun) - blood + naria = bloodroot, a plant of the poppy family with red roots and sap, with a single leaf and white flower; parts of the bloodroot plant used as an expectorant and emetic.

sanguinary (3)

(adj.) - from the Latin word = bloodthirsty, murderous, bloody. Sanguinarily is the adverb form.

sanguine (3)

(adj.) - from the Latin word = of the color of blood, blood red, ruddy; relating to blood; bloodthirsty, humor related to blood; cheerful, optimistic. Sanguinely is the adverb form, sanguineness and sanguinity are noun forms.

sanguineous (3)

(adj.) - blood + full of = involving blood or bloodshed; bloody.