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Source of English derived words from Latin and Greek sources
English vocabulary words from Latin Greek etymologies and their prefixes and roots.

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cryo-, kryo- words (Greek: cold, freezing) part 1 of 2: English words, "cryalgesia" to "cryolysis".

cryo-, kryo- words (Greek: cold, freezing) part 2 of 2: English words, "cryomorphology" to "urinocryoscopy".

The use of "cold" or "freezing" as used in industrial production and research is not generally known, even in some industrial areas. See how industry uses cryogenics, part 1 as well as cryogenics, part 2 and then you will have a better idea how such "cold" temperatures are utilized.


crypto-, crypt- words (Greek: hidden, secret): English words, "allocryptic" to "xylocryptite".

-cyber- words (Greek: steersman, pilot, helmsman; to steer, guide, govern, governor): English words, "biocybernetics" to "cyborg".

decor- words (Latin: proper, dignified, fitting, seemly; ornament, dignity): English words, "decent" to "redecorate".

dic-, dict- words (Latin: talk, speak, say, tell, declare): English words, "abdicant" to "vindictive".

dies [DEE uhs] words (Latin: day): English words, "ante meridian" to "terdiurnal".

There is special information about dismal with illustrated perspectives of its past origins and current applications.


dox-, -doxy, dogma-words (Greek: believe, belief; that which is thought to be true; opinion, doctrine, decree; praise; confidence): English words, "adoxal" to "unorthodoxy".

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