Greek morphemes are parts of words originating from the Greek language. This article lists Greek morphemes used in the English language.
| Morpheme | Definition | Example word | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andr | Man | Android a machine made to look like a man | |
| Anthrop | Humankind | Anthropology the study of humankind (see logy) | |
| Arch | Rule
| Gynarchy Government by a woman [see gyn] | |
| Archae | Ancient
| Archaeology The science or study of antiquities, esp. prehistoric antiquities, such as the remains of buildings or monuments of an early epoch, inscriptions, implements, and other relics, written manuscripts, etc. [see logy] | |
| Bath | Depth | Bathometer a device measuring depth (see meter) | |
| Biblio | Book | Bibliophobia the fear of books [see phobia] | |
| Caco | Bad | Cacography poor handwriting [see graph] | |
| Centr | Center | Centerpiece an ornamental object used in a central position, esp. on the center of a dining-room table | |
| Chrom | Color | Polychrome having many colors [see poly] | |
| Chron | Time | Chronological being in time order | |
| Cycl | Circle | Bicycle a vehicle with two wheels in tandem, usually propelled by pedals connected to the rear wheel by a chain, and having handlebars for steering and a saddlelike seat. [see bi] | |
| Dem | People | Democracy Government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is retained and directly exercised by the people | |
| Di | Two | Dichromatic: having two colors [see chrom] | |
| Dyn | Power | Dynasty a sequence of rulers from the same family, stock, or group | |
| Erg | Work | Ergonomics the science of equipment design, intended to maximize productivity, especially in the workplace | |
| Eu | Good | Euphony pleasant combinations of sound [see phon] | |
| Gen | Origin
| Genesis the first book in the Bible | |
| Geo | Earth | Geology the study of the earth [see logy] | |
| Gon | Angle | Polygon a many sided shape [see poly] | |
Graph
| Write
| Telegraph the long-distance transmission of written messages without physical transport of letters [see tele] | |
| Gyn | Woman | Misogyny The hatred of women [see miso] | |
| Helio | Sun | Heliotherapy therapeutic exposure to sunlight [see therap] | |
| Hem; haem | Blood | Hemorrhage a profuse discharge of blood | |
| Hemi | Half | Hemisphere one of the halves into which the earth is divided | |
| Hetero | Unlike; different | Heterogeneous Differing in kind; having unlike qualities; possessed of different characteristics; differing in origin [see gen] | |
| Homo | Same | Homogenous Having a resemblance in structure, due to descent from a common progenitor with subsequent modification [see gen] | |
| Iso | Equal | Isography Imitation of another's handwriting [see graph] | |
| Latry | Worship | Idolatry the religious worship of idols | |
| Log | Word
| Dialog A conversation between people. (dia: through) + (logos: speech, reason) = ("exchange of thoughts") | |
| Logy; ology | Discourse; learn | Trilogy a set of three works of art that are connected | |
| Macro | Long | Macrocosm any large thing; universe | |
| Mancy | Prophecy | Bibliomancy prophesying by use of books [see biblio] | |
| Machia; Machy | War | Theomachy war or struggle between gods [see theo] | |
| Mania | Madness | Pyromaniac A person suffering from pyromania; A person who is obsessed with fire; one who lights things on fire | |
| Mega | Large | Megalomania a mental disorder characterized by delusions of power [see mania] | |
| Meter | Measure | Diameter the length of a straight line passing from side to side of any figure or body, through its center | |
| Micro | Small | Microscopic so small it's hard to see [see scop] | |
| Miso | Hate | Misology the dislike of arguments (see log) | |
| Mono | One | Monopoly an exclusive privilege to carry on a business, traffic, or service, granted by a government | |
| Olig | Few | Oligarchy a form of government all the power resides with few people [see arch] | |
| Ortho | Correct
| Orthodontics the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention and correction of irregular teeth | |
| Pan | All | Pandemic prevalent throughout an entire country, continent, or the whole world [see dem] | |
| Para | Beside; beyond; abnormal | Paralysis loss of muscle function for one or more muscles | |
| Path | Feeling | Sociopath a person, whose behavior is antisocial and who lacks a sense of moral responsibility or social conscience. | |
| Phil | Friend | Philanthropy the desire to help others [see anthrop] | |
| Phobia | Fear of | Arachnaphobia The fear of spiders | |
| Phon | Sound | Euphonic Pleasing to the ear [see eu] | |
| Poly | Many | Polymath a person whose expertise spans a significant number of different subject areas | |
| Rhe | Flood
| Logorrhea a flood of words spoken quickly (see log) | |
| Scop; scept | Look at; examine | Kaleidoscope A toy in which reflections from mirrors make patterns | |
| Sphere | Ball | Atmosphere the layer of air and gas around the Earth and other planets | |
| Stat; stas | Stop | Static showing little or no change | |
| Tel; tele | Far
| Telephone Apparatus designed to convert sound waves into electrical waves which are sent to and reproduced data distant point [see phon] | |
| Theo | God | Atheist one who believes in no gods | |
| Therap | Cure | Therapy Treatment of illness or disability |