Roots List 5
5 Word Parts
biblio-
What words can you think of that include “biblio-”?
Words:
bibliography: a list of books or resources used in a report
bibliophile: one who loves books
Based on the definitions, what do you think these prefixes mean?
Definition:
book
What other words fit these prefixes? (hint: use the pictures)
bibliopoly,
bibliographical,
bibliophobia
bio-
What words can you think of that include “bio-”?
Words:
biology: the study of living organisms
biography: the story or account of someone’s life, as told by someone else
Based on the definitions, what do you think these prefixes means?
Definition:
life, living
What other words fit this prefix? (hint: use the pictures)
antibiotic, autobiography, biopsy, symbiotic
brev-
What words can you think of that include “brev-”?
Words:
brevity: concise or precise use of words in writing or speech
abbreviate: to shorten a word or phrase
Based on the definitions, what do you think this prefix means?
Definition:
short, shortened
What other words fit this prefix? (hint: use the pictures)
brief,
abbreviation,
breviary
cap-
What words can you think of with “cap-”?
Words:
capable: able to achieve what is needed, competent
capture: to take into one’s possession usually by force
Based on the definitions, what do you think these affixes means?
Definition:
take, seize
What other words fit this prefix? (hint: use the pictures)
captivate, capacity
bi-
What words can you think of that begins with “bi-”?
Words:
bicycle: two wheeled mode of pedal powered transport
bisect: to divide into two pieces
Based on the definitions, what do you think this prefix means?
Definition:
two
What other words fit this suffix? (hint: use the pictures)
bicentennial,
bilingual,
bifocal