{"id":736,"date":"2022-04-21T11:15:13","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T11:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/9thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=736"},"modified":"2025-08-25T18:21:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T18:21:18","slug":"e-r-1-use-etymologies-to-determine-the-meanings-of-words","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/9thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-r-1-use-etymologies-to-determine-the-meanings-of-words\/","title":{"rendered":"E- R.1 Use etymologies to determine the meanings of words"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Use etymologies to determine the meanings of words<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-top: 56.2500%;\n padding-bottom: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px 0 rgba(63,69,81,0.16); margin-top: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; overflow: hidden;\n border-radius: 8px; will-change: transform;\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; padding: 0;margin: 0;\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGwuCeEk5k\/e-jEyhUHBsHtZvxFy8TAAQ\/watch?embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"fullscreen\">\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.canva.com&#x2F;design&#x2F;DAGwuCeEk5k&#x2F;e-jEyhUHBsHtZvxFy8TAAQ&#x2F;watch?utm_content=DAGwuCeEk5k&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=embeds&amp;utm_source=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Topic: Use Etymologies to Determine the Meaning of Words<\/a> by Delta publications\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#74008d\"><strong>Key Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td>What is Etymology?<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-normal-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Etymology<\/strong> is the study of the history and origin of words.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\">It explains <strong>where a word came from<\/strong> and how its meaning has changed over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-normal-font-size\">\n<li>By looking at <strong>Greek, Latin, Old English, French, or other roots<\/strong>, we can figure out what unfamiliar words mean.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td>Why Study Etymology?<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding etymology can help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Improve Vocabulary:<\/strong> By knowing where words come from, you can more easily understand and remember their meanings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decode Unfamiliar Words<\/strong>: When you encounter a new word, recognizing its root or origin can give you clues to its meaning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhance Reading Comprehension<\/strong>: A deeper understanding of words allows for a more nuanced understanding of texts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Appreciate Language:<\/strong> Etymology reveals the fascinating history of language and how words have evolved over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td>Common Word Roots and Their Meanings<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-normal-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Root<\/th><th>Origin<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><th>Examples<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>bio<\/strong><\/td><td>Greek<\/td><td>life<\/td><td>biology, biography<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>geo<\/strong><\/td><td>Greek<\/td><td>earth<\/td><td>geography, geology<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>aqua<\/strong><\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>water<\/td><td>aquarium, aqueduct<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>dict<\/strong><\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>speak\/say<\/td><td>predict, dictionary<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>scrib\/script<\/strong><\/td><td>Latin<\/td><td>write<\/td><td>describe, manuscript<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>tele<\/strong><\/td><td>Greek<\/td><td>far\/distance<\/td><td>telephone, television<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>chrono<\/strong><\/td><td>Greek<\/td><td>time<\/td><td>chronological, synchronize<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">Steps to Use Etymology to Find Word Meanings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Look at the root<\/strong> (main part of the word).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check prefixes and suffixes<\/strong> (extra parts before or after the root).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Combine the parts<\/strong> to guess the meaning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confirm with a dictionary<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-normal-font-size\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td>Common Word Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Root Words:<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Prefixes<\/strong>:<\/td><td><strong>Suffixes<\/strong>:<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>(<strong>carry<\/strong>): important, portable, export<br><br>(<strong>write<\/strong>): describe, inscribe, manuscript<br><br>(<strong>look<\/strong>): inspect, spectator, perspective<br><br>(<strong>draw\/pul<\/strong>l): attract, contract, distract<br><br>(<strong>call<\/strong>): vocal, provoke, advocate<\/td><td>(<strong>before<\/strong>): preview, pretest, prepare<br><br>(<strong>not<\/strong>): unhappy, undo, unseen<br><br>(<strong>again<\/strong>): review, return, redo<br><br>(<strong>apart\/not<\/strong>): disagree, disappear, dislike<br><br>(<strong>in\/not<\/strong>): inside, import, impossible<\/td><td>(<strong>how<\/strong>): quickly, sadly, happily<br><br>(<strong>state of<\/strong>): happiness, sadness, kindness<br><br>(<strong>act of<\/strong>): creation, expansion, tension<br><br>(<strong>able to<\/strong>): readable, visible, capable<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td>Examples of Etymology in Action<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Astronomy: Comes from the Greek words (star) and (law\/arrangement). So, astronomy is the study of the laws and arrangement of stars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telephone: Comes from the Greek words (far) and (sound\/voice). A telephone carries sound from far away.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biology: Comes from the Greek words (life) and (study of). Biology is the study of life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audience: From Latin (to hear). The audience are those who hear something.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td>Tips for Using Etymology<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-normal-font-size\">\n<li>Look for Root Words: When you encounter a new word, try to identify any familiar root words within it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider Prefixes and Suffixes: Pay attention to prefixes and suffixes, as they often provide clues to a word&#8217;s meaning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a Dictionary: Etymological dictionaries (like the Online Etymology Dictionary) can be valuable resources for tracing word origins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make Connections: Try to connect the original meaning of a word to its modern usage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice Regularly: The more you explore etymology, the better you&#8217;ll become at recognizing word origins and understanding their meanings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td>\ud83d\udcdd Worksheet 1: Identify the Roots<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong> Match each word to its root meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aquatic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Predict<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronological<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Roots to choose from:<\/strong><br>a) Time<br>b) Life<br>c) Speak<br>d) Earth<br>e) Water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td>\ud83d\udcdd Worksheet 2: Break Down the Word<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong> Break each word into <strong>prefix + root + suffix<\/strong> and determine the meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Telephone<\/strong> = tele (<strong>) + phone (<\/strong>) = __________<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manuscript<\/strong> = manu (<strong>) + script (<\/strong>) = __________<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Microscope<\/strong> = micro (<strong>) + scope (<\/strong>) = __________<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Autograph<\/strong> = auto (<strong>) + graph (<\/strong>) = __________<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dictator<\/strong> = dict (<strong>) + or (<\/strong>) = __________<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td>\ud83d\udcdd Worksheet 3: Apply Etymology<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong> Use etymology to guess the meaning of each word. Write your answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aquarium<\/strong> \u2192 aqua (<strong>) + rium (<\/strong>) = __________<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Geology<\/strong> \u2192 geo (<strong>) + logy (<\/strong>) = __________<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biography<\/strong> \u2192 bio (<strong>) + graphy (<\/strong>) = __________<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Microscope<\/strong> \u2192 micro (<strong>) + scope (<\/strong>) = __________<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Autobiography<\/strong> \u2192 auto (<strong>) + bio (<\/strong>) + graphy (____) = __________<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td>\u2705 Answer Key<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worksheet 1:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1 \u2192 b (Life)<br>2 \u2192 e (Water)<br>3 \u2192 d (Earth)<br>4 \u2192 c (Speak)<br>5 \u2192 a (Time)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worksheet 2:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Telephone = tele (far) + phone (sound) = sound from far away<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manuscript = manu (hand) + script (write) = handwritten text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microscope = micro (small) + scope (see) = tool to see small things<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Autograph = auto (self) + graph (write) = a person\u2019s own signature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dictator = dict (speak) + or (person) = a person who commands<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worksheet 3:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aquarium = aqua (water) + rium (place) = a place for water animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geology = geo (earth) + logy (study) = study of the earth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biography = bio (life) + graphy (writing) = writing about a life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microscope = micro (small) + scope (see) = instrument for viewing small things<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Autobiography = auto (self) + bio (life) + graphy (writing) = writing about one\u2019s own life<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td>Summary<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By understanding etymology, students can unlock the hidden meanings within words and gain a deeper appreciation for the English language. Exploring word origins is a valuable tool for vocabulary building, reading comprehension, and overall language proficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/9thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-r-1-use-etymologies-to-determine-the-meanings-of-words\/2\/\"><strong>List of Use etymologies to determine the meanings of words<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\">Let&#8217;s practice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a 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src=\"https:\/\/9thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-1-1-18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-1-1-18.png 500w, https:\/\/9thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-1-1-18-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/9thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Worksheet-1-1-1-18-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-4887bf401ab2aff9a2488aba3a8adc45\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>List of Use etymologies to determine the meanings of words<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>No.<\/th><th>Word<\/th><th>Etymology (Origin)<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Biography<\/td><td>Greek <em>bios<\/em> (life) + <em>graphia<\/em> (writing)<\/td><td>A written account of someone\u2019s life<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Geography<\/td><td>Greek <em>geo<\/em> (earth) + <em>graphia<\/em> (writing)<\/td><td>Study of Earth&#8217;s surface<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Telephone<\/td><td>Greek <em>tele<\/em> (far) + <em>phone<\/em> (sound)<\/td><td>Device to transmit sound over distances<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Microscope<\/td><td>Greek <em>mikros<\/em> (small) + <em>skopein<\/em> (look)<\/td><td>Device to view very small objects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Democracy<\/td><td>Greek <em>demos<\/em> (people) + <em>kratos<\/em> (power)<\/td><td>Government by the people<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Autograph<\/td><td>Greek <em>auto<\/em> (self) + <em>graph<\/em> (write)<\/td><td>A person\u2019s own handwritten signature<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Thermometer<\/td><td>Greek <em>thermo<\/em> (heat) + <em>metron<\/em> (measure)<\/td><td>Instrument to measure temperature<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Telescope<\/td><td>Greek <em>tele<\/em> (far) + <em>skopein<\/em> (look)<\/td><td>Device to view distant objects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Aquatic<\/td><td>Latin <em>aqua<\/em> (water)<\/td><td>Related to water<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>Audible<\/td><td>Latin <em>audire<\/em> (to hear)<\/td><td>Able to be heard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>Predict<\/td><td>Latin <em>prae<\/em> (before) + <em>dicere<\/em> (say)<\/td><td>To say something before it happens<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>Transport<\/td><td>Latin <em>trans<\/em> (across) + <em>portare<\/em> (carry)<\/td><td>To carry across<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13<\/td><td>Construct<\/td><td>Latin <em>con<\/em> (together) + <em>struere<\/em> (build)<\/td><td>To build or form by assembling parts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<\/td><td>Inject<\/td><td>Latin <em>in<\/em> (into) + <em>iacere<\/em> (throw)<\/td><td>To drive or force into something<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15<\/td><td>Invisible<\/td><td>Latin <em>in<\/em> (not) + <em>videre<\/em> (to see)<\/td><td>Not able to be seen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16<\/td><td>Import<\/td><td>Latin <em>in<\/em> (into) + <em>portare<\/em> (carry)<\/td><td>To bring goods into a country<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17<\/td><td>Export<\/td><td>Latin <em>ex<\/em> (out) + <em>portare<\/em> (carry)<\/td><td>To send goods out to another country<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18<\/td><td>Inspect<\/td><td>Latin <em>in<\/em> (into) + <em>specere<\/em> (to look)<\/td><td>To look at carefully<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19<\/td><td>Respect<\/td><td>Latin <em>re<\/em> (again) + <em>specere<\/em> (look)<\/td><td>Admiration or regard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20<\/td><td>Describe<\/td><td>Latin <em>de<\/em> (down) + <em>scribere<\/em> (write)<\/td><td>To give an account in words<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21<\/td><td>Subscribe<\/td><td>Latin <em>sub<\/em> (under) + <em>scribere<\/em> (write)<\/td><td>To sign up for regular service or publication<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22<\/td><td>Biology<\/td><td>Greek <em>bios<\/em> (life) + <em>logos<\/em> (study)<\/td><td>Study of life<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>23<\/td><td>Psychology<\/td><td>Greek <em>psyche<\/em> (mind) + <em>logos<\/em> (study)<\/td><td>Study of the mind and behavior<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24<\/td><td>Chronology<\/td><td>Greek <em>chronos<\/em> (time) + <em>logos<\/em> (study)<\/td><td>Study or arrangement of events in time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25<\/td><td>Photograph<\/td><td>Greek <em>photos<\/em> (light) + <em>graph<\/em> (write)<\/td><td>Image made with light on film or sensor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>26<\/td><td>Synchronize<\/td><td>Greek <em>syn<\/em> (together) + <em>chronos<\/em> (time)<\/td><td>To occur at the same time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>27<\/td><td>Astronomy<\/td><td>Greek <em>astron<\/em> (star) + <em>nomos<\/em> (law)<\/td><td>Study of stars and space<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>28<\/td><td>Asteroid<\/td><td>Greek <em>aster<\/em> (star) + <em>-oid<\/em> (like)<\/td><td>A rocky body in space, like a small star<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>29<\/td><td>Benevolent<\/td><td>Latin <em>bene<\/em> (good) + <em>velle<\/em> (wish)<\/td><td>Kind and charitable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30<\/td><td>Malfunction<\/td><td>Latin <em>mal<\/em> (bad) + <em>functio<\/em> (performance)<\/td><td>Failure to work properly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>31<\/td><td>Benefit<\/td><td>Latin <em>bene<\/em> (good) + <em>facere<\/em> (do)<\/td><td>An advantage or profit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32<\/td><td>Manual<\/td><td>Latin <em>manus<\/em> (hand)<\/td><td>Done by hand<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>33<\/td><td>Manufacture<\/td><td>Latin <em>manus<\/em> (hand) + <em>facere<\/em> (make)<\/td><td>To make by hand or machine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>34<\/td><td>Captive<\/td><td>Latin <em>capere<\/em> (to seize)<\/td><td>One who is taken or held prisoner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>35<\/td><td>Intercept<\/td><td>Latin <em>inter<\/em> (between) + <em>capere<\/em> (seize)<\/td><td>To stop or take something on its 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