Apologies for my sudden disappearance! I clearly overestimated how much time I’d have to blog during this academic quarter. I’m back on an even keel now, so let’s continue with our list of “O” base words based on Greek and Latin sources.
- “A” Base Words
- “B” Base Words
- “C” Base Words
- “D” Base Words
- “E” Base Words
- “F” Base Words
- “G” Base Words
- “H” Base Words
- “I,” “J,” and “K” Base Words
- “L” Base Words
- “M” Base Words
- “N” Base Words
| Base | Meaning | Example |
| oct(a) | eight | octave |
| ocl(e), ocul | eye | monocle, binoculars |
| od | song | parody, ode |
| odont | tooth | orthodontist |
| omni | all, every | omnivore |
| onym | word; name | pseudonym |
| ortho | straight | orthodoxy |
| ov | sheep | ovine |