Word Knowledge
Yesterday I presented a question about the finding the Greek root equivalent of a Latin root word. As an ASVAB tutor, I remind my students of the importance of knowing Latin and Greek prefixes, root words, and suffixes.
What is the Greek root that had the same meaning as the Latin root aqua-?
The Greek root that has the same meaning as aqua- is hydr-. Hydr- means water.
There are many words in the English language with the Greek root hydr-.
Examples include hydrant, hydrate, hydration, dehydrate, dehydration, hydrophobic, hydrophilic, hydraulics, hydrotherapy.
Hydrant is a fixture in a public place with a nozzle by which a hose may be attached to a water main.
Hydrate means to cause to absorb water.
Hydration is the process of causing something to absorb water.
Dehydrate means to cause a person to lose a large amount of water.
Dehydration is the loss or removal of water from something
Hydrophobic means tending to repel or fail to mix with water
Hydrophilic means having a tendency to mix with or dissolve in water.
Hydraulics means relating to or operated by a liquid moving in a confined space under pressure.
Hydrotherapy refers to the use of exercises in a pool as part of treatment for conditions like arthritis or partial paralysis.
