>> ZG·Lingua >  >> Theoretical Linguistics >> Morphology

What does the latin root calor mean?

The Latin root "calor" means heat.

It's the root of many English words related to heat, including:

* Calorie: A unit of heat energy.

* Caloric: Relating to heat.

* Calorific: Producing heat.

* Calibrate: To adjust or standardize an instrument, often by using heat.

* Incandescent: Emitting light as a result of being heated.

* Kaleidoscope: Literally meaning "beautiful form of heat," referring to the changing patterns of light and color.

Interestingly, even the word "cold" has a connection to "calor" through the Latin word "frigus," which meant "cold" and was often used in contrast to "calor."

Copyright © www.zgghmh.com ZG·Lingua All rights reserved.