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What Greek root words contain the meaning straight or correct?

Here are some Greek root words containing the meaning of "straight" or "correct":

* Ortho- (ορθός): Meaning "straight," "right," or "correct." This root is found in words like:

* Orthodox: Adhering to established beliefs.

* Orthography: The correct spelling of words.

* Orthopedic: Relating to the correction of deformities in the musculoskeletal system.

* Orthodontics: The branch of dentistry that deals with straightening teeth.

* Euthy- (εὐθύς): Meaning "straight" or "direct."

* Euthanasia: The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.

* Euthyroid: Having a normal thyroid function.

* Rhet- (ρήτωρ): Meaning "speaker" or "orator." Though not directly meaning "straight," it implies a direct and clear way of speaking.

* Rhetoric: The art of effective communication.

* Rhetorical: Used for effect rather than to convey information.

Note: While the roots themselves convey the core meaning of "straight" or "correct," their actual meanings may vary depending on the specific context and word formation.

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