Word root/ prefix | Root Meaning | Words based on the Root |
Tel/e/o | far, distant, complete | Telephone - A device to talk to a distant person Telescope - A device to view distant objects Television - A device to receive pictures from afar Telecommuting - Working remotely, bridging the distance via virtual devices. |
Temp/or | time | Contemporary- Existing at the same time Temporal - Relating to time Temporary - Lasting for a limited time. |
Terr/a/i | land, earth | Extraterrestrial - Existing outside the earth Terrain - Ground or land Territory - An area of land. |
The/o | god | Monotheism - Belief in one god Polytheism - Worshiping more than one god Theology - The study of religion, god, etc. |
Therm/o | heat | Thermal - Relating to heat Thermos - An insulated jar that keeps heat in Thermostat - A device that controls heat. |