This group comes from the Latin root MAGNUS, meaning "large.".
Section 1
Root: MAGN — large
This group comes from the Latin root MAGNUS, meaning "large."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| magnitude (n.) | Greatness of size, strength, or importance |
| magnate (n.) | An important, powerful person in business |
| magnetic (adj.) | Attracting people or things |
Section 2
Root: MIN — small
This group is built on the Latin root MINUS, meaning "small."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| diminish (v.) | To make smaller; lessen |
| minute (adj.) | Extremely small; insignificant |
| miniscule (adj.) | Tiny |
Section 3
Root: MICRO — small
This group comes from the Greek root MICROS, meaning "small."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| microscopic (adj.) | Done with attention to small details |
| microcosm (n.) | A small model of a larger pattern or place |
Section 4
Root: MEGA — large
This group is based on the Greek root MEGALOS, meaning "large."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| megalopolis (n.) | A very large city |
| megalomaniac (n.) | One who believes him or herself all-powerful or indestructible |
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Section 1
Root: MAGN — large
This group comes from the Latin root MAGNUS, meaning "large."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| magnitude (n.) | Greatness of size, strength, or importance |
| magnate (n.) | An important, powerful person in business |
| magnetic (adj.) | Attracting people or things |
Section 2
Root: MIN — small
This group is built on the Latin root MINUS, meaning "small."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| diminish (v.) | To make smaller; lessen |
| minute (adj.) | Extremely small; insignificant |
| miniscule (adj.) | Tiny |
Section 3
Root: MICRO — small
This group comes from the Greek root MICROS, meaning "small."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| microscopic (adj.) | Done with attention to small details |
| microcosm (n.) | A small model of a larger pattern or place |
Section 4
Root: MEGA — large
This group is based on the Greek root MEGALOS, meaning "large."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| megalopolis (n.) | A very large city |
| megalomaniac (n.) | One who believes him or herself all-powerful or indestructible |
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