This group of words comes from the Latin root MATR, meaning "mother.".
Section 1
Root: MATR — mother
This group of words comes from the Latin root MATR, meaning "mother."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| matron (n.) | A married woman |
| maternal (adj.) | Having the qualities of a mother; motherly |
| matriculate (v.) | To enroll in a degree program, especially at a college |
Section 2
Root: PATR — father
This group of words is built on the Latin root PATR, meaning "father."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| patronize (v.) | To talk down to; condescend |
| paternal (adj.) | Having the qualities of a father |
| expatriate (n.) | A person living outside his or her native country |
| patricide (n.) | The murder of a father |
Section 3
Root: FIL — son
These words share the Latin root FILIUS, meaning "son."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| filial (adj.) | Having to do with a son |
| affiliate (n.) | One related to or associated with |
Section 4
Root: GEN — give birth to, create
This group of words stems from the Latin root GEN, meaning "to give birth to" or "create."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| progenitor (n.) | The founder of a line or race |
| progeny (n.) | Children or descendants |
| genealogy (n.) | The study of families and descendants |
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Section 1
Root: MATR — mother
This group of words comes from the Latin root MATR, meaning "mother."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| matron (n.) | A married woman |
| maternal (adj.) | Having the qualities of a mother; motherly |
| matriculate (v.) | To enroll in a degree program, especially at a college |
Section 2
Root: PATR — father
This group of words is built on the Latin root PATR, meaning "father."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| patronize (v.) | To talk down to; condescend |
| paternal (adj.) | Having the qualities of a father |
| expatriate (n.) | A person living outside his or her native country |
| patricide (n.) | The murder of a father |
Section 3
Root: FIL — son
These words share the Latin root FILIUS, meaning "son."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| filial (adj.) | Having to do with a son |
| affiliate (n.) | One related to or associated with |
Section 4
Root: GEN — give birth to, create
This group of words stems from the Latin root GEN, meaning "to give birth to" or "create."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| progenitor (n.) | The founder of a line or race |
| progeny (n.) | Children or descendants |
| genealogy (n.) | The study of families and descendants |
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