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What does the Greek root di mean?

The Greek root "di" means two, twice, or double.

Here are some examples of words with the root "di":

* Dichotomy: a division into two parts.

* Diploma: a document certifying that someone has completed a course of study.

* Dipole: a molecule with two opposite electrical charges.

* Dissect: to cut apart for examination.

* Dilemma: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.

The root "di" can also be found in words that refer to things that are two-sided, such as dicotyledon (a plant with two seed leaves) or bilateral (affecting both sides of something).

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