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Common Number Prefixes

Greek
Latin Meaning
Examples
Mono-
uni-
1
monotheism, universe, uniform, unicorn, monotone
Di-
bi-du-
2
binary, bimonthly, binoculars, duo, düet
Tri-
-tri
3
Tetra-
quadri-
4
quart-
Penta-
quin-
5
Hexa-
sext-
6
Hepta- septem-
7
septi-
Octo-
octa-oct-
8
tricycle, triad, triathlon, triangle, tripod, triumvirate, triple
quadriplegic, quadrangle, quadruple, quarter
pentagon, quintet, quintuplet
hexagon, hexameter, sextuplet, sextet
heptagon, heptameter, heptagon, septuagenarian
octagon, octogenarian, octopus, octahedron
Ennea-
novem-
9
novena
Deca-
deci-
10
decade, decagon, decahedron, decimal
decem-
Hemi-
semi-
Half
hemisphere, semicircle, semicolon, semifinal, semiannual
Poly-
multi-
Many
polygon, polygamy, polyester, polymer, polynomial
Hecto-
cent- cente-
100
Kilo- milli-mille- 1000
cent, centennial, centurion, centenary, cent
kilogram, kilometer, kilobyte, milligram
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