word with root thesis

• 1.1 Etymology
• 1.2 Pronunciation
• 1.3.1 Derived terms
• 1.3.2 Related terms
• 1.3.3 Translations
• 1.4 References
• 1.5 Further reading
• 1.6 Anagrams
• 2.1 Etymology
• 2.2 Pronunciation
• 3.1 Etymology
• 3.2 Pronunciation
• 3.3.1 Declension
• 3.3.2 Descendants
• 3.4 References

English [ edit ]

Etymology [ edit ].

From Late Middle English thesis ( “ lowering of the voice ” ) [1] and also borrowed directly from its etymon Latin thesis ( “ proposition, thesis; lowering of the voice ” ) , from Ancient Greek θέσῐς ( thésis , “ arrangement, placement, setting; conclusion, position, thesis; lowering of the voice ” ) , from τῐ́θημῐ ( títhēmi , “ to place, put, set; to put down in writing; to consider as, regard ” ) [2] [3] (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁- ( “ to do; to place, put ” ) ) + -σῐς ( -sis , suffix forming abstract nouns or nouns of action, process, or result ) . The English word is a doublet of deed .

Sense 1.1 (“proposition or statement supported by arguments”) is adopted from antithesis . [2] Sense 1.4 (“initial stage of reasoning”) was first used by the German philosopher Johann Gottlieb Fichte (1762–1814), and later applied to the dialectical method of his countryman, the philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770–1831).

The plural form theses is borrowed from Latin thesēs , from Ancient Greek θέσεις ( théseis ) .

Pronunciation [ edit ]

• ( Received Pronunciation ) IPA ( key ) : /ˈθiːsɪs/ , ( archaic ) /ˈθɛsɪs/
• ( General American ) IPA ( key ) : /ˈθisɪs/
• Rhymes: -iːsɪs
• Hyphenation: the‧sis
• ( Received Pronunciation ) IPA ( key ) : /ˈθiːsiːz/
• ( General American ) IPA ( key ) : /ˈθisiz/
• Rhymes: -iːsiːz
• Hyphenation: the‧ses

Noun [ edit ]

thesis ( plural theses )

• ( rhetoric ) A proposition or statement supported by arguments .
• 1766 , [ Oliver Goldsmith ], “The Conclusion”, in The Vicar of Wakefield:   [ … ] , volume II, Salisbury, Wiltshire: [ … ] B. Collins, for F [ rancis ] Newbery ,   [ … ] , →OCLC ; reprinted London: Elliot Stock , 1885 , →OCLC , pages 218–219 : I told them of the grave, becoming, and ſublime deportment they ſhould aſſume upon this myſtical occaſion, and read them two homilies and a theſis of my own compoſing, in order to prepare them.
• ( mathematics , computer science ) A conjecture , especially one too vague to be formally stated or verified but useful as a working convention.
• ( logic ) An affirmation , or distinction from a supposition or hypothesis .
• ( philosophy ) In the dialectical method of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel : the initial stage of reasoning where a formal statement of a point is developed ; this is followed by antithesis and synthesis .
• ( music , prosody , originally ) The action of lowering the hand or bringing down the foot when indicating a rhythm ; hence, an accented part of a measure of music or verse indicated by this action; an ictus , a stress . Antonym: arsis
• ( music , prosody , with a reversal of meaning ) A depression of the voice when pronouncing a syllables of a word ; hence, the unstressed part of the metrical foot of a verse upon which such a depression falls , or an unaccented musical note .

Derived terms [ edit ]

• all but thesis
• bachelor's thesis
• Church-Turing thesis
• conflict thesis
• doctoral thesis
• graduate thesis
• Habakkuk thesis
• master's thesis
• Merton thesis
• private language thesis
• thesis defense
• thesis film
• thesis statement

Related terms [ edit ]

Translations [ edit ], references [ edit ].

• ^ “ thē̆sis, n. ”, in MED Online , Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan , 2007 .
• ^ “ thesis, n. ”, in Lexico , Dictionary.com ; Oxford University Press , 2019–2022 .

Further reading [ edit ]

• “ thesis ”, in The Century Dictionary   [ … ] , New York, N.Y.: The Century Co. , 1911 , →OCLC .
• “ thesis ”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary , Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam , 1913 , →OCLC .

Anagrams [ edit ]

• Heists , Sethis , heists , shiest , shites , sithes , thises

Dutch [ edit ]

From Latin thesis , from Ancient Greek θέσις ( thésis , “ a proposition, a statement, a thing laid down, thesis in rhetoric, thesis in prosody ” ) .

thesis   f ( plural theses or thesissen , diminutive thesisje   n )

• Dated form of these . Synonyms: dissertatie , proefschrift , scriptie

Latin [ edit ]

From Ancient Greek θέσις ( thésis , “ a proposition, a statement, a thing laid down, thesis in rhetoric, thesis in prosody ” ) .

• ( Classical ) IPA ( key ) : /ˈtʰe.sis/ , [ˈt̪ʰɛs̠ɪs̠]
• ( modern Italianate Ecclesiastical ) IPA ( key ) : /ˈte.sis/ , [ˈt̪ɛːs̬is]

thesis   f ( genitive thesis ) ; third declension

Declension [ edit ]

Descendants [ edit ].

• → Dutch: thesis
• → Armenian: թեզ ( tʻez )
• → Dutch: these
• → Persian: تز ( tez )
• → Romanian: teză
• → Turkish: tez
• Galician: tese
• Italian: tesi
• English: thesis
• Portuguese: tese
• Spanish: tesis
• “ thesis ”, in Charlton T. Lewis and Charles Short ( 1879 ) A Latin Dictionary , Oxford: Clarendon Press
• thesis in Gaffiot, Félix ( 1934 ) Dictionnaire illustré latin-français , Hachette.

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[ thee -sis ]

He vigorously defended his thesis on the causes of war.

Synonyms: proposal , contention , theory

• a subject for a composition or essay.
• a dissertation on a particular subject in which one has done original research, as one presented by a candidate for a diploma or degree.
• Music. the downward stroke in conducting; downbeat. Compare arsis ( def 1 ) .
• a part of a metrical foot that does not bear the ictus or stress.
• (less commonly) the part of a metrical foot that bears the ictus. Compare arsis ( def 2 ) .
• Philosophy. Hegelian dialectic

/ ˈθiːsɪs /

• a dissertation resulting from original research, esp when submitted by a candidate for a degree or diploma
• a doctrine maintained or promoted in argument
• a subject for a discussion or essay
• an unproved statement, esp one put forward as a premise in an argument
• music the downbeat of a bar, as indicated in conducting
• (in classical prosody) the syllable or part of a metrical foot not receiving the ictus Compare arsis
• philosophy the first stage in the Hegelian dialectic, that is challenged by the antithesis
• The central idea in a piece of writing, sometimes contained in a topic sentence .

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Example Sentences

“The Saudis have been proving the thesis of the film — they do in fact have an army,” said Thor Halvorssen, founder and chief executive of the nonprofit Human Rights Foundation, which funded the movie.

It’s a hypothesis that Bush pursued in her master’s thesis, and last year she began attending virtual Goth parties in a final round of field work before defending her doctoral thesis later this year.

While this partnership was planned prior to the coronavirus outbreak, co-founder Jordana Kier said the pandemic instantly proved out the expansion thesis.

They’ve had to defend that thesis for a very, very long time in front of a variety of different customers and different people.

Over the past decade, In-Q-Tel has been one of the most active investors in the commercial space sector, with a broad investment thesis that touches many aspects of the sector.

In “Back Home,” Gil also revisits the nostalgia for the South explored in his Johns Hopkins thesis, “Circle of Stone.”

At least father and son were in alignment on this central thesis: acting “gay”—bad; being thought of as gay—bad.

Her doctoral thesis, says Ramin Takloo at the University of Illinois, was simply outstanding.

Marshall McLuhan long ago argued the now accepted thesis that different mediums have different influences on thinking.

He wrote his Master's thesis on the underrepresentation of young people in Congress.

And indeed for most young men a college thesis is but an exercise for sharpening the wits, rarely dangerous in its later effects.

It will be for the reader to determine whether the main thesis of the book has gained or lost by the new evidence.

But the word thesis, when applied to Systems, does not mean the 'position' of single notes, but of groups of notes.

This conclusion, it need hardly be said, is in entire agreement with the main thesis of the preceding pages.

Sundry outlying Indians, with ammunition to waste, took belly and knee rests and strengthened the thesis to the contrary.

Related Words

• proposition
• supposition

What Is The Plural Of Thesis?

Plural word for  thesis.

The plural form of thesis is theses , pronounced [ thee -seez ]. The plurals of several other singular words that end in -is are also formed in this way, including hypothesis / hypotheses , crisis / crises , and axis / axes . A similar change is made when pluralizing appendix as appendices . 

Irregular plurals that are formed like theses derive directly from their original pluralization in Latin and Greek.

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Definition of thesis

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In high school, college, or graduate school, students often have to write a thesis on a topic in their major field of study. In many fields, a final thesis is the biggest challenge involved in getting a master's degree, and the same is true for students studying for a Ph.D. (a Ph.D. thesis is often called a dissertation ). But a thesis may also be an idea; so in the course of the paper the student may put forth several theses (notice the plural form) and attempt to prove them.

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Word History

in sense 3, Middle English, lowering of the voice, from Late Latin & Greek; Late Latin, from Greek, downbeat, more important part of a foot, literally, act of laying down; in other senses, Latin, from Greek, literally, act of laying down, from tithenai to put, lay down — more at do

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3a(1)

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“Thesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thesis. Accessed 17 May. 2024.

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Definition of thesis noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

• Students must submit a thesis on an agreed subject within four years.
• He presented this thesis for his PhD.
• a thesis for a master's degree
• He's doing a doctoral thesis on the early works of Shostakovich.
• Many departments require their students to do a thesis defense.
• She completed an MSc by thesis.
• her thesis adviser at MIT
• in a/​the thesis
• thesis about

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Dictionary definition of thesis

A statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved. "The thesis was published in an academic journal and received widespread recognition."

Detailed meaning of thesis

The thesis is typically a central idea or argument that is developed and presented in a written work, such as a dissertation or research paper. In higher education, a thesis is often a requirement for a graduate degree, such as a Master's or a PhD. The thesis is usually written under the supervision of a thesis advisor or mentor, and it presents original research or an original interpretation of existing research on a specific topic. The main purpose of a thesis is to contribute new knowledge and understanding to the field of study. It must be based on a rigorous research, the results must be presented in a logical and coherent manner and it must be written in a scholarly manner. Additionally, the thesis should demonstrate the student's ability to conduct independent research, to critically evaluate the existing literature, and to communicate their ideas effectively.

Example sentences containing thesis

1. Her thesis on renewable energy proposed innovative solutions for sustainability. 2. The professor praised the clarity of his student's thesis on social inequality. 3. The thesis of his argument was that technology enhances human communication. 4. The thesis of the book challenged conventional wisdom on economic policy. 5. Grad students often spend years researching and writing their theses. 6. The thesis behind the research project aimed to address pressing health issues.

History and etymology of thesis

The noun 'thesis' has its etymological roots in ancient Greek. It is derived from the Greek word 'θέσις' (thésis), which means 'a setting down' or 'a position.' In the context of ancient Greece, 'thesis' was used to refer to a proposition or statement that was put forward as the basis of an argument or discussion. It represented a foundational idea or premise that was to be maintained or proved through reasoning and evidence. As the term entered the English language, it retained this fundamental sense and is now commonly used to describe a statement or theory that serves as the central point of an argument or research project. It embodies the concept of a position or assertion that is presented for examination and verification. Therefore, the etymology of 'thesis' underscores its use as a noun to denote a statement or theory set forth as a premise to be upheld or substantiated.

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Further usage examples of thesis

1. She defended her thesis before a panel of expert examiners. 2. The conference featured presentations on a wide range of academic theses. 3. His groundbreaking thesis reshaped the field of quantum physics. 4. The thesis statement should encapsulate the main argument of your essay. 5. The thesis explored the intersection of art, culture, and identity in society. 6. The professor praised the student's thesis for its originality and depth. 7. His thesis explored the intersection of psychology and literature. 8. The defense of her thesis was a nerve-wracking but rewarding experience. 9. The thesis statement succinctly summarized the main argument of the paper. 10. The committee members engaged in a lively debate about the merits of the thesis. 11. The thesis proposed a new framework for understanding economic inequality. 12. After hours of editing, her thesis was finally ready for submission. 13. The library had an extensive collection of theses from various academic fields. 14. He was awarded a scholarship for his outstanding thesis on urban planning. 15. The thesis challenged existing theories and presented a fresh perspective. 16. The thesis project required extensive fieldwork and data analysis. 17. Her thesis was published in a reputable journal, gaining widespread recognition. 18. The thesis defense was attended by faculty members, peers, and family. 19. The thesis examined the historical context of the Renaissance art movement. 20. The graduate student presented her thesis findings at an international conference. 21. The thesis highlighted the need for further research in the field of genetics. 22. The thesis concluded with a call to action for policy changes in healthcare. 23. The advisor provided valuable guidance throughout the thesis writing process. 24. The thesis was a culmination of years of research and academic dedication.

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thesis: Prefix, Suffix and Derived words

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Prefixes of thesis

• noun a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
• a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory
• he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices
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• noun the process of producing a chemical compound (usually by the union of simpler chemical compounds)
• noun the combination of ideas into a complex whole synthetic thinking .
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• his theory is the antithesis of mine
• noun the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance
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photosynthesis

• noun synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants)
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parenthesis

• noun either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material
• noun a message that departs from the main subject divagation; digression; aside; excursus .
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• noun corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body prosthetic device .
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biosynthesis

• noun production of a chemical compound by a living organism biogenesis .
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nucleosynthesis

• noun (astronomy) the cosmic synthesis of atoms more complex than the hydrogen atom
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• the insertion of a vowel in the plural of the word `bush' is epenthesis
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spondylolisthesis

• noun a forward dislocation of one vertebra over the one beneath it producing pressure on spinal nerves
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• noun a linguistic process of transposition of sounds or syllables within a word or words within a sentence
• noun a chemical reaction between two compounds in which parts of each are interchanged to form two new compounds (AB+CD=AD+CB) double decomposition; double decomposition reaction .
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• noun the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms efflorescence; blossoming; florescence; flowering; inflorescence .
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• noun constitutional predisposition to a particular disease or abnormality
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resynthesis

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osteosynthesis

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• a sensation of touch
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chemosynthesis

• noun synthesis of carbohydrate from carbon dioxide and water; limited to certain bacteria and fungi
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kinesthesis

• noun the ability to feel movements of the limbs and body kinaesthesia; sense of movement; kinaesthesis; muscle sense; kinesthesia; kinesthetics .
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kinaesthesis

• noun the ability to feel movements of the limbs and body kinaesthesia; kinesthesis; sense of movement; muscle sense; kinesthesia; kinesthetics .
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Hypothesise.

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synthesiser

• noun an intellectual who synthesizes or uses synthetic methods synthesizer; synthesist .
• noun (music) an electronic instrument (usually played with a keyboard) that generates and modifies sounds electronically and can imitate a variety of other musical instruments synthesizer .
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• noun an intellectual who synthesizes or uses synthetic methods synthesizer; synthesiser .
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the-; them-, themat-, thes-, thet-

(latin: placing, setting; to place, to put).

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handy, capable of

destroy, get rid of

bitter, sharp, tart

inclined to, abounding in

characteristics of

sharp, keen, fierce

state of being something

sharp, keen, point

to, towards

attach to, add, give to

thing or person made by a certain process

possessing a quality

feel, perceive

influenced, strongly moved

to do something

leading, drawing forth

struggle, contest, conflict

field, country

do, act, drive

other, different

action, process

cause to grow, feed

of or relating to

walk, go around

both, around

state or condition

to be ...ed

of or pertaining to

mind, spirit

opposite, against

being in a state or condition

not, without

relating to

suitable, fit

think, judge

chief, principal

chest, coffer

burn, be on fire

pertaining to

to divide into small joints; speak clearly

skill, craft

person or thing belonging to

rough, harsh, roused to anger

possessing a certain quality

to make have a certain quality

act of doing something

state or quality of

of or belonging to

hear, listen to

diviner, seer

desire, be eager

forms a noun

to, towards, at

beat, pound

war, fighting

to treat in a certain way

strike, push

warm, be hot

be of brilliant whiteness

rule, straight rod, standard

taken, seized

take, seize

wagon, cart

burnt, red hot

swift, speedy

assessed, judged, rated

sift, perceive, decide

compete, strive, contend

sheet of paper

pure, without stain

around, about

moved, stirred up

clear, bright

mercy, mildness, calmness

sloping region; zone of the Earth; ladder

slope, hill

shut, close

shut, closed

cook, ripen

learn, know

with, together

suitable, convenient

common, public, general

celebration, fun

join, win over

hide, put away

come together, agree

horn, point

buffet, cuff, blow

believe, trust

burst, crack

grow, arise, increase

sift, discern, separate

shout out in complaint

fault, blame, guilt

ran, hurried

worry, anxiety, attention

become used to

circle, wheel

suitable, graceful, proper

destroy, wipe out

loss, penalty, injury

spirit, divine power

mocked, made fun of

through, across

apt at teaching

apart, not, away from

worthy, deserving

separate into parts

separated into parts, divided

feel pain, grieve, suffer

dragon, snake, serpent

hard, harsh

out of, from

having a particular state

temple, house

bring about, accomplish

doing something

that which is to be ...ed

made of, pertaining

around, near

wander, make a mistake

act or practice

becoming; beginning to be

fix the value of

little, diminutive

state or quality

enforce, demand

used for spelling and pronunciation

easy, easily accomplished

face, surface

trick, deceive, be in error

household, familiar group

weary, tire

foolish, silly, stupid

speak, talk, say

like, support

happy, lucky

boil, be hot

carry, bring, bear

feast, holidays

pretend, invent

trust, faith

form, shape

daughter, son

end, form a boundary

fastened, nailed, secured

struck, struck down

flow, stream, glide

hearth, fireplace

luck, chance

strong, vigorous, powerful

pour, pour out, spread out

broken, crushed

break, crush

repeated, constant

forehead, foremost part

fruit, enjoyment

shine, flash

full of, resembling

perform, complete

bottom, depths, basis

rage, be mad

check, restrain

innate quality, inborn talent

born, produced

kind, type, class

bud, embryo

bear, bring, carry

gathered into a ball-shaped mass

tongue, language

swallow, gulp down

line, stroke of a pen, letter

great, lofty, powerful

pleasing, welcome

heavy, serious, burdened

steer a ship

stick, cling, hold fast

cheerful, merry

human being, man

urge, encourage

tremble, dread, shudder

host, guest

over, above

under, below

of or connected with

characteristic of

belonging to

image, statue

one relating to

own, personal, private

image, likeness, shape

that which does something

produce, bring forth

tending to do or be something

likeness, idea

copy, resemble

command, provide leadership

impulse, attack

one who shows, forefinger

a or of a continuous action

whole, entire

between, within, among

be envious of

in, on, into

of the nature of

become angry

verging upon, somewhat

action or process of doing something

set of beliefs

distinctive trait of language

name of a certain system

characterized by

one who performs an action; believer

of or that which does something

make or treat in a certain way

throw, cast

join, attach, form a link

pertaining to the day, daily

joined, attached

swear, take an oath, law

young, young man

next to, beside

be sluggish, wilt, lack vigor

loosen, take one's ease

gathered, chosen

speak, read

bind, choose

gather, read

letter of the alphabet; document

light, of little weight

left behind, abandoned

it is permitted, one may

strike, harm

doorway, threshold

line, string, thread

flow, be liquid

letter of the alphabet

tie, bind, link

having spoken

study, science, theory

word, study, reason

talk, speak

struggle, fight against

light, brightness, clarity

play, trick

light, glow

illumine, brighten

wash, bathe

in a particular way or manner

plan, trick, artifice

large, long

ruler, leader

large, great

greater, larger

madness, frenzy

stay, remain

learn, understand

middle, in the middle, in half

blend, mingle, mix

great, large

remembering

fault, defect, lying

act of measuring

quality, condition

earned, gained, deserved

beyond, change

pass, proceed

one thousand

imitator, mimic

lean forward, threaten

lessen, make smaller

wrong, wrongly

active, quick

measure, method, manner

grind in a mill

of or resembling

one, single

showed, pointed out

warn, advise, remind

shape, form

custom, habit, manner

die, decay, death

gift, public service

delay, stay behind

change, alter

numbness, deadness

deny, say not

vigor, determination

state, quality, condition

tied, bound

harm, injure

well known, famous

law, custom

carpenter's square, pattern

gotten to know, found out

messenger, message, report

messenger, report

against, in the way

smear with oil

burden, load

think, suppose

wish, choose

to, towards, against

wealth, abundance

sight, view

order, row, series

furnished with organs

one who does something

rise, begin

full of, having

state; process; condition

possessing the nature of

sharp, keen

fasten, drive in

stroke, caress, touch

beside, alongside

come to sight

make, prepare

suffer, endure

dough, paste

feeling, disease

stumble, sin

hang, weigh

almost, nearly

around, near, about

seek, attack, go for

cause to appear, show

saying, speech

voice, sound

paint, portray

pile, pillar

pierce, prick

attempt, attack

pit, kernel

pity, right conduct

cleanse, make honest

please, suit, be acceptable

mourn for, beat

plant, sprout

flat, broad

applaud, clap

applaud, strike

smooth, refine, polish

weigh, consider

part, share, division

harbor, port

placed, put

have or take control of

pause, temporary halt

capable, powerful

specify, place

worth, price

having prayed or entreated

seize hold of

seized hold of

before, in front

previous, in front

without, individual

prove, test, approve

pleasingly inclined

proper, fitting, one's own

next, nearest

pointed, stabbed, pierced

point, pierce, prick

rotten, stinking, decaying

think, consider

know, learn

of what kind?

complain, protest

rested, stilled, calmed

seek, strive for

rest, be still, stay calm

who, what, which

be rotten, stink

snatch, grab, seize

loose-knit, spaced thinly

scrape, scratch

ruled, guided, put right

back, again

rule, guide, direct

stay put, stand still

place for; thing used for

oak, strength

chew, eat away

ask, request

unskilled, untaught

sacred, holy

perceive keenly

health, safety

leap, spring forward, jump

in good taste, wise

climb, mount

form, shape, manner

split, division

probe, examine

ring, circle

sit, settle, rest

felt, sensed, perceived

feel, sense, perceive

old man, elder, old

clear, untroubled

keep, guard, save

wait on, serve

strict, grave

hiss, whistle

mark, seal, sign

pretend, copy, imitate

curve, fold, hollow

examine, consider

be in the habit of

whole, firm

having a certain quality

wise, clever

distance, area

see, observe, look, watch over

see, look at, observe

scatter, besprinkle

bright, shining

pledge, promise

seed, a sowing, a scattering

pledged, promised

stand, stand still

standing, standing still

mark, brand, tattoo-mark

set up, decided

covering, spread

drawn tight, confined

draw tight, tighten, confine

build, construct

become dazed, be amazed

make sweet, urge

under, from below

highest, topmost

taken up, put on

take up, put on

board, plank

silent, quiet

stained, dyed

touch, affect

arrange, put in order

skill, art, craft

cover, shield, protect

regulate, modify

stretch, stretch out

stretched, stretched out

boundary, end, limit

earth, land

witness, proof, indicator

proposition, idea put forth

relating to a process or state

fear, be afraid

prick, quench

touch, reach, affect

label, title, description

raise, endure

be stiff, be numb

twisted, wound, wrapped

across, through

shake, tremble

alarmed, fearful

divided, granted, given credit

entangle, make difficulties

rubbed, worn away

nourishment, food

turn, change

thrust, push

trunk, removed by chopping

thrusted, pushed

swell,disturbance, uproar

confusion, turmoil, disorder

beat, blunt, deaden the senses

protect, catch sight of

blow, impression, form

state; quality

rich in, full of

repeated activity

shadow, shade

not, opposite of

shows actions or results

active during a given period

useful, practical

wander, roam, rove

be strong, be of value

from before

empty, illusory

steam, spoiled, flat

different, diverse

go, proceed, advance

carry, bring

worship, revere, honor

get even, revenge

clothing, garments

old, long-standing

see, look at

shake, quickly move to and fro

instead of, change

see, take care

see, perceive

act, be lively

conquer, win

avenger, defender, revenge

excellence of character

entrails, internal organs

flaw, defect

road, way, journey

called, called upon

call, call upon

fly, move swiftly, speed

rolled, wrapped up

roll, wrap up, turn round

promise, pledge

make common, publish

pluck, tear up

towards a place

desolate, laid waste

eager rivalry, fierceness

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Root words are like the secret ingredients in a recipe for language. Just a few basic ingredients can create various dishes, these words are the building blocks that make up countless other words. By getting to know them, we unlock a world of new words and meanings, much like discovering new flavors in cooking. Understanding them is crucial for students to enhance their vocabulary and grasp language rules effectively.

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• 1 Root words in a nutshell
• 2 Definition: Root words
• 3 Examples of root words
• 4 Types of root words
• 5 Base words vs. root words
• 7 Benefits of learning root words

Root words in a nutshell

Root words are the simplest, most basic form of words in a language, serving as the foundation from which other words are built by adding affixes . They encapsulate the essential meaning of a word and are key to understanding and expanding your vocabulary.

Definition: Root words

Root words are the basic, core units of meaning in a language from which other words are formed, derived from Latin, Greek, and other languages. Roots are the base part of words from which other words grow, usually through the addition of prefixes (beginnings) and suffixes (endings). They carry the core meaning of the word and cannot be broken down any further. Additionally, they function as a type of morpheme (small part of a word) with a distinct meaning.

For example, in the word “unhappy,” “ happy ” is the root, which means a state of joy or contentment, and “un” is a prefix added to indicate the opposite. Roots can be standalone words or not stand on their own. Understanding these words can help you decipher unfamiliar words, with the same roots, also called word families, and enhance one’s grasp of the language.

Examples of root words

These examples of root words show the basis for many words in the English language, illustrating how understanding them can significantly expand your vocabulary and make sense of unfamiliar words.

Types of root words

Root words are primarily categorized based on their origin, with the most common types being those derived from Latin and Greek languages. These diverse roots highlight the complexity and richness of the language, demonstrating how it has evolved over centuries to incorporate and adapt words from across the globe. Here’s a closer look at these types:

Latin root words

Many English words derive from Latin, the language of Ancient Rome. Latin roots form the basis for numerous words, especially in academic, legal, and scientific terminology.

Example: “Scrib/Scrip”

The Latin root “scrib” means “write,” leading English words like “de scrib e,” or “manu scrip t.”

Common Latin roots

Common roots derived from Latin include the following:

To help you dive deeper into the world of Latin roots and see how they shape the English language, we’ve put together a handy list for you to download. This list shows Latin roots, their meanings, and sample words that are derived from them.

Greek root words

Greek roots have significantly influenced the English language, especially in the fields of science, medicine, philosophy, and arts. These roots words form the foundation of a multitude of English words, offering insights into their definitions .

Example: “Graph-”

The Greek root word “ graph -“ which means “write” or “drawing,” leading English words like “auto graph ,” or “ graph ite.”

Common Greek roots

Some common Greek roots are illustrated below:

Similar to the Latin root download list we offered earlier, we’ve also prepared a comprehensive guide focusing on Greek roots. This list shows common Greek roots with their meaning, along with derived words.

Hybrid roots

Some of these words are formed from a combination of roots from different languages, often Latin and Greek. These hybrid words are particularly common in scientific and technical vocabularies.

Example: “Television”

• Tele-: This prefix comes from the Greek and means “far.” It is commonly used in English to denote distance or operating over a distance, as seen in words like “ tele phone” (sound from far away).
• -vision: This part of the word comes from the Latin “visio,” meaning “sight.” It is derived from “videre,” the Latin verb “to see.” This root is found in many English words related to seeing, such as “ vis ual,” or “ vis it.”

Anglo Saxon roots

English, with its rich linguistic history, includes many words that are derived directly from Old English roots, forming the backbone of the everyday language. These root words are foundational and often denote basic concepts, objects, or actions.

Example: “Friend” 

A friend is a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically one exclusive of family relations. Other words derived from this root are “ friend ship,” or “ friend ly.”

Slavic roots

Though less common, Slavic roots have entered English through direct borrowing or via other European languages. These roots are often found in words related to specific cultural concepts, foods, or political terms.

Example: “Robota”

“Robot” comes from the Czech and Polish word “robota,” meaning forced labor, introduced into English through a play in the early 20th century. A derived word is, i.e., “ robot .”

Semitic roots

English has absorbed some Semitic roots, particularly from Hebrew and Arabic, through religious, scientific, and mathematical contexts.

Example: “Al-kuhl”

An example is “ alcohol ,” which comes from the Arabic “ al-kuhl ,” referring to a finely provided, and by extension, the essence or spirit of something.

Root words that can standalone

Root words that can stand alone as independent words are also known as free morphemes . These are complete words with distinct meanings, and can also serve as the base for creating more complex words through the addition of prefixes and suffixes.

Base words vs. root words

Root words and base words are oftentimes used interchangeably, even though they are not exactly the same. They function as the fundamental units of a word, to which prefixes and suffixes can be added to create new words. Root words stand on their own with clear meaning and are often used as the starting point for word information in English. Unlike root words, which may not always stand alone as coherent words in modern usage, base words are always standalone words with complete meanings.

Base word : “ play ”

With suffix : “ play ful”

With prefix : “re play ”

Here are some further examples of base words:

Affixes are elements added to the base of a word to modify its meaning or create a new word. They play a crucial role in the morphology of a language, which is the study of the form and structure of words. Affixes can be categorized into prefixes, suffixes, and infixes.

A prefix is a type of affix which is placed before the base form of a word to modify its meaning or create a new word. Prefixes can alter the meaning of the root word in various ways, such as by negating it, indicating repetition, or describing a relationship. Unlike suffixes, which can change the part of speech of a word, prefixes typically do not alter the word class but modify the word’s semantic meaning.

• Re- (again)
• Dis- (not, opposite of)
• Pre- (before)
• Mis- (wrongly)
• Over- (too much)

Common Latin prefixes

Latin prefixes are widespread in English and contribute to the richness of the language. Below, you’ll encounter some common Latin prefixes:

Common Greek prefixes

Greek prefixes, like their Latin counterparts, play a significant role in English, particularly in medical, technical, and scientific technology. Below, you will find some examples.

Another type of affix, the suffix, is a letter or a group of letters added to the end of a word to alter its meaning or form a new word. It oftentimes alters its grammatical function, such as changing a verb to a noun, a noun to an adjective , and so on. Further, they can indicate tense, part of speech , and plurality.

• Noun suffixes: -tion, -ment
•  Adjective suffixes: -able, -ful
•  Verb suffixes: -ize, -ate
•  Adverb suffixes: -ly

Common Latin suffixes

In the table below, we have put together some common Latin suffixes for you, since they play a crucial role in academic writing .

Common Greek suffixes

Greek suffixes, much like Latin ones, have had a profound impact on the English language, especially in the realms of science, astrology, or medicine.

An infix is inserted into the middle of a word and are relatively rare in English but are found in other languages with specific grammatical or phonological functions. This is not a part of formal English grammar but rather an example of informal, expressive language.

“abso- bloody -lutely”

Benefits of learning root words

Learning root words is not just about expanding vocabulary; it’s a tool for unlocking the richness of language, enhancing cognitive skills, and opening doors to greater academic, professional, and personal growth. These words could elevate the expression and composition of your thesis , academic paper, or dissertation .

Vocabulary expansion

Root words serve as the foundation for several other words and by understanding them, you can unlock the meaning of numerous derivatives. This knowledge increases your vocabulary without the need to memorize each word individually and helps to prevent repetition and redundancy  in your writing.

Critical thinking

Analyzing words to identify their roots actively encourages critical thinking and sharpens analytical skills. It transforms passive reading and listening into active linguistic investigation, fostering a more profound engagement with language.

Spelling & pronunciation

Learning the origin of words is crucial when it comes to spelling and pronunciation , particularly those that are complex or less familiar. Understanding the components of a word provides clues to its correct pronunciation and helps to avoid spelling mistakes .

What is the difference between a traditional and a modern root?

Traditional roots come from ancient languages like Latin and Greek, while modern roots are based on newer words and concepts.

What are examples of root words?

• Aqua – (Latin for “water”): Aqua rium, aqua plane
• Bio – (Greek for “life”): Bio logy, bio degradable
• Chron – (Greek for “time”): Chron ological, syn chron ize

Do all words have a root?

No, not all words possess a root. Many words are basic or original forms that do not derive from a root. This includes simple nouns , verbs , adjectives , and adverbs , that cannot be broken down any further into smaller meaningful units.

What are common Latin roots?

Common Latin roots include:

• Aqua- ( Auqa rium)
• Dict- (Pre dict )
• Vis- ( Vis ion)
• Port- (Re port )
• Scrib- (De scrib e)

What are common Greek roots?

Common Greek roots include the following:

• Anthropo- ( Anthropo logy)
• Bio- ( Bio logy)
• Geo- ( Geo logy)
• Phon- (Tele phon e)
• Photo- ( Photo graphy)

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300 Commonly Used Greek & Latin Root Words, Prefixes, & Suffixes

Many words in the English language are formed by taking base words or root words and adding combinations of prefixes and suffixes to them.

A  root word  is the primary form of a word. While root words may contain the core meaning of the word, they cannot stand alone. For example, “bene” is the root in the word “beneficial.”

A  base word  is slightly different from a root because a base is the basic form of a word that  can  stand on its own. For example, “commit” is the base in the word “commitment.” To differentiate the two, just remember that a base can have affixes attached to it, but it does not have to; a root must have an affix (prefix or suffix), or another root, attached to it in order to make it a whole word. 

A  prefix  is a word part that is placed at the beginning of a word to change or enhance its meaning. For example, “dis—” is the prefix of the word “disagree.”

A  suffix  is a word part that is placed at the end of a word to change or enhance its meaning. For example, “—ful” is the suffix of the word “thankful.”

Most English words are actually derivatives of ancient Greek and Latin words. Knowing Greek and Latin roots is an essential reading comprehension strategy for students because they could determine the meaning of an unknown word if they were familiar with any of the prefixes, suffixes, or root words attached to it. When context clues fail, breaking down words into their smallest parts can ensure your students will be successful.

 For example, students might not know what the word “contradict” means, but if they know that “contra” means  against  and “dict” means  speak , they can determine that  contradict  means: to assert the opposite against what someone has said. Another example is the word “incredulous.” If students know that “in” means  not , “cred” means  believe , and “ous” means   having , then they could conclude  incredulous  means: not having a readiness to believe things easily.

Greek and Latin word parts are a tool you want your students to have in their academic tool belt because having a strong vocabulary helps students tremendously with reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Below you can find a FREE, downloadable copy of the 300 most commonly used Greek and Latin root words, suffixes, and prefixes. You can choose particular word parts from the list below to use in your classroom or provide students with this comprehensive list to keep for reference. 

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Most helpful for my ESOL students. Have been searching for a resource such as this for ages.

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hypothesis (n.)

1590s, "a particular statement;" 1650s, "a proposition, assumed and taken for granted, used as a premise," from French hypothese and directly from Late Latin hypothesis , from Greek hypothesis "base, groundwork, foundation," hence in extended use "basis of an argument, supposition," literally "a placing under," from hypo- "under" (see hypo- ) + thesis "a placing, proposition" (from reduplicated form of PIE root *dhe- "to set, put"). A term in logic; narrower scientific sense is from 1640s.

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1530s, "action, a thing performed, anything done, a deed," good or evil but in 16c.-17c. commonly "evil deed, crime;" from Latin factum "an event, occurrence, deed, achievement," in Medieval Latin also "state, condition, circumstance" (source also of Old French fait , Spanish hecho , Italian fatto ), etymologically "a thing done," noun use of neuter of factus , past participle of facere "to do" (from PIE root *dhe- "to set, put").

An earlier adaptation of the Old French word that also became feat . The older senses are mostly obsolete but somewhat preserved in such phrases as after the fact , originally legal, "after the crime." Also compare matter-of-fact .

The modern, empirical, sense of "thing known to be true, a real state of things, what has really occurred or is actually the case," as distinguished from statement or belief , is from 1630s, from the notion of "something that has actually occurred." The particular concept of the scientific, empirical fact ("a truth known by observation or authentic testimony") emerged in English 1660s, via Hooke, Boyle, etc., in The Royal Society, as part of the creation of the modern vocabulary of knowledge (along with theory , hypothesis , etc.); in early 18c. it was associated with the philosophical writings of Hume. Middle English thus lacked the noun and the idea of it; the closest expression being perhaps thing proved (c.1500).

Hence facts "real state of things;" in fact "in reality" (1707). By 1729, fact was being used of "something presented as a fact but which might be or is false."

By fact is also often meant a true statement, a truth, or truth in general ; but this seems to be a mere inexactness of language .... Fact , as being special, is sometimes opposed to truth , as being universal ; and in such cases there is an implication that facts are minute matters ascertained by research, and often inferior in their importance for the formation of general opinions, or for the general description of phenomena, to other matters which are of familiar experience. [Century Dictionary]

Facts of life is by 1854 as "the stark realities of existence;" by 1913 it had also acquired a more specific sense of "knowledge of human sexual functions." The alliterative pairing of facts and figures for "precise information" is by 1727.

Facts and Figures are the most stubborn Evidences; they neither yield to the most persuasive Eloquence, nor bend to the most imperious Authority. [Abel Boyer, "The Political State of Great Britain," 1727]

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Q&A: Roger Roots, Libertarian Candidate for Clerk of the Montana Supreme Court

We are gathering information from all statewide candidates as a resource for the 2024 Primary Elections. Responses were limited to 200 words per question. Political attacks may have been removed, but otherwise, the responses are published unedited.

What is your full name, as it will appear on the ballot?  

Roger Roots

What is your age? 

Where do you live?

Livingston, MT

What is your education background? 

High school dropout. B.S. Sociology, MSU-Billings. J.D. & M.C.J., Roger Williams University (Rhode Island); Ph.D., Sociology, UNLV.

Please list your current and previous occupations.  

Currently a criminal defense lawyer. Formerly a professor of criminal justice and sociology. Also founder of Lysander Spooner University.

What motivated you to seek the office of Clerk of the Supreme Court ?

Intrusive, expansive government is the greatest threat faced by all mankind. Government is the greatest source of danger and violence in the lives of most people on earth. Governments murdered at least 70 million of their own people during the 20th century; and probably many more. [EDITOR'S NOTE: MTPR could not find evidence supporting this claim.] Since the late 1990s I have been an active Libertarian, seeking to educate and alert people to the evils of government.

What experience do you have in filing, storing or managing court records?

I have been an active lawyer since 2003 and am quite familiar with court clerical duties and operations.

What role does partisanship play in the office of Clerk of the Supreme Court?

It shouldn’t play much role at all. As clerk of the Supreme Court, I will always look out for the freedoms of the people of Montana as my highest priority.

Do you think there are ways the office of Clerk of the Supreme Court can improve?

Yes. There are times the Clerk must act as a check on the Supreme Court itself. As Clerk I will make sure the Court is always open for the people’s grievances.

What role should the Clerk play in the operations of the Montana Supreme Court?

The most important role is smoothness and efficiency. The Clerk must also act to protect Montana citizens from the Court, at times. The Clerk must, of course, serve the justices; but first and foremost he must serve the people of Montana.

This Mother's Day, share a heartfelt message with these 30 quotes about mothers

Celebrating mothers and motherhood has been a tradition for centuries, even before Mother's Day was officially created. It dates back to  the ancient Greeks and Romans who held festivals for Rhea and Cybele, the mother goddesses, the History Channel reports. Today, the holiday continues to honor mothers and mother figures.

While you might think that you show your mother love for everything she does throughout the year, the second Sunday in May serves as another chance to do so. And how you display your gratitude could vary depending on your love language .

If you're a fan of words of affirmation, here are some quotes to share – or write on a card – this Mother's Day.

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Mother's Day, motherhood quotes

• "I realized when you look at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know." – Mitch Albom , "For One More Day"
• "Mama was my greatest teacher, a teacher of compassion, love and fearlessness. If love is sweet as a flower, then my mother is that sweet flower of love." – Stevie Wonder
• "A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend." – Amit Kalantri , "Wealth of Words"
• "Mother's love is peace. It need not be acquired, it need not be deserved." – Erich Fromm
• "Mother is a verb. It's something you do. Not just who you are." – Cheryl Lacey Donovan , "The Ministry of Motherhood"
• "Acceptance, tolerance, bravery, compassion. These are the things my mom taught me." – Lady Gaga
• "A mother's love is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking, it never fails or falters, even though the heart is breaking." – Helen Rice
• "A mother's love is more beautiful than any fresh flower." – Debasish Mridha
• "When your mother asks, 'Do you want a piece of advice?' it's a mere formality. It doesn't matter if you answer yes or no. You're going to get it anyway." – Erma Bombeck
• "All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother." – President Abraham Lincoln
• "I wondered if my smile was as big as hers. Maybe as big. But not as beautiful." – Benjamin Alire Sáenz , "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe"
• "Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws." – Barbara Kingsolver , "Homeland and Other Stories"
• "A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take." – Gaspard Mermillod
• "I can imagine no heroism greater than motherhood." –   Lance Conrad , "The Price of Creation"
• "To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power. Or the climbing, falling colors of a rainbow." – Maya Angelou
• "A mother's arms are more comforting than anyone else's." – Princess Diana
• "My mother is my root, my foundation. She planted the seed that I base my life on, and that is the belief that the ability to achieve starts in your mind." – Michael Jordan
• "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one." – Jill Churchill
• "Being a mother is an attitude, not a biological relation." – Robert A. Heinlein , "Have Space Suit—Will Travel"
• "Mothers and their children are in a category all their own. There's no bond so strong in the entire world. No love so instantaneous and forgiving." – Gail Tsukiyama , "Dreaming Water"
• "When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. You are connected to your child and to all those who touch your lives. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child." – Sophia Loren
• "Once you’re a mom, you’re always a mom. It’s like riding a bike, you never forget." – Taraji P. Henson
• "The world, we'd discovered, doesn't love you like your family loves you." – Louis Zamperini
• "The woman who is my best friend, my teacher, my everything: Mom." – Sandra Vischer , "Unliving the Dream"
• "Mothers possess a power beyond that of a king on his throne." – Mabel Hale
• "The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation." – James E. Faust
• "But behind all your stories is always your mother's story, because hers is where yours begins." – Mitch Albom , "For One More Day"
• "My mother sacrificed her dreams so I could dream." – Rupi Kaur
• "Mother's arms are made of tenderness, and sweet sleep blesses the child who lies within." – Victor Hugo
• "No language can express the power and beauty and heroism of a mother’s love." – Edwin Hubbel Chapin

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