Greek Latin Meaning Examples

monograph, monomial, monotheism,

universe, uniform, unicorn,
Mono- uni– 1 monotone

bi– biology, bilingual, binary,

Di– du– 2 bimonthly, binoculars, duo, duet

tricycle, triad, triathlon, triangle,

Tri– –tri 3 tripod, triumvirate, triple

tetrameter, quadrilateral,
quadriplegic, quadrangle, quadruple,
Tetra– quadri–quart– 4 quarter

pentameter, pentagon, quintet,

Penta– quin– 5 quintuplet

hexagon, hexameter, sextuplet,

Hexa– sext– 6 sextet

heptagon, heptameter, heptagon,

Hepta– septem–septi– 7 septuagenarian

octa– octagon, octogenarian, octopus,

Octo– oct– 8 octahedron

Ennea– novem– 9 novena

decade, decagon, decahedron,

Deca– deci– decem– 10 decimal

hemisphere, semicircle, semicolon,

Hemi– semi- Half semifinal, semiannual

polygon, polygamy, polyester,

Poly– multi– Many polymer, polynomial

cent, centennial, centurion,

Hecto– cent–cente– 100 centenary, cent

kilogram, kilometer, kilobyte,

Kilo- milli- mille- 1000 milligram