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What English words are from the Greek language?

It's impossible to list *all* English words derived from Greek, as there are thousands! However, here are some categories and examples to illustrate the vast influence of Greek on the English language:

General Vocabulary:

* Basic words: auto, cosmos, chaos, crisis, drama, ethics, history, idea, logic, myth, philosophy, physics, politics, psyche, system, thesis, tragedy, utopia

* Words related to the arts and sciences: anatomy, astronomy, biology, calligraphy, choreography, geology, geometry, grammar, history, literature, mathematics, music, philosophy, physics, psychology, rhetoric, sculpture, theology

* Words relating to government and society: democracy, monarchy, republic, oligarchy, aristocracy, bureaucracy, parliament, politics, strategy, tactic

Scientific Terminology:

* Biology: biology, chromosome, cytoplasm, genetics, metabolism, nucleus, organism, photosynthesis, virus

* Medicine: anatomy, antibiotic, diagnosis, epidural, hypoglycemia, neurology, pharmacology, surgery

* Chemistry: atom, molecule, catalyst, element, isotope, polymer, solvent

Specific Fields:

* Architecture: acropolis, basilica, column, dome, portico

* Art: aesthetics, icon, muse, mosaic, portrait, sculpture

* Music: anthem, chorus, harmony, orchestra, symphony, rhythm

* Sport: marathon, stadium, gymnasium

Words with Greek Prefixes and Suffixes:

* Prefixes: auto (self), bio (life), chrono (time), geo (earth), hyper (above), hypo (below), macro (large), micro (small), pan (all), poly (many), tele (far), thermo (heat)

* Suffixes: -ology (study of), -ism (doctrine, system), -ist (one who practices), -graph (writing), -phone (sound), -meter (measure)

Examples of words using both Greek prefixes and suffixes:

* Biotechnology: bio (life) + technology

* Thermodynamics: thermo (heat) + dynamics

* Cosmology: cosmos (universe) + -ology

This is just a small glimpse into the extensive impact of Greek on English. The Greek language has contributed significantly to our vocabulary, especially in the fields of science, art, philosophy, and government.

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