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What root words mean word or study?

Here are some root words that mean "word" or "study":

"Word" Roots:

* Log(o)-: Greek origin. Means "word," "speech," "reason," or "study."

* Examples: Logo, Logorrhea, Prologue, Epilogue

* Dict(a)-: Latin origin. Means "say," "speak," or "pronounce."

* Examples: Dictate, Dictionary, Dictum, Contradict

* Verb(i)-: Latin origin. Means "word," "verb," or "speech."

* Examples: Verb, Verbal, Verbatim, Verbose

* Lex(i)-: Greek origin. Means "word," "speech," or "law."

* Examples: Lexicon, Lexicographer, Lexicography

* Voc(a)-: Latin origin. Means "voice" or "call."

* Examples: Vocal, Vocabulary, Vocation

"Study" Roots:

* Stud(y)-: Latin origin. Means "to be diligent," "to apply oneself," or "to learn."

* Examples: Study, Student, Studious

* Doc(e)-: Latin origin. Means "to teach" or "to learn."

* Examples: Doctor, Doctrine, Document, Educate

* Soph(o)-: Greek origin. Means "wise" or "knowledge."

* Examples: Sophisticated, Philosophy, Sophomore

* Sci(en)-: Latin origin. Means "knowledge" or "to know."

* Examples: Science, Scientist, Conscious

* Gram(ma)-: Greek origin. Means "letter" or "writing."

* Examples: Grammar, Diagram, Grammatical

This is not an exhaustive list, but it covers some of the most common root words related to "word" and "study." Keep in mind that these roots often combine with other prefixes and suffixes to create new words with various meanings.

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