This is a list of Greek words with derivatives in English (and other modern languages).

Transliteration

There are considerable differences between the various transliterations used to represent the Greek alphabet in English. The table in the sidebar shows: Transliteration is the practice of transcribing a word or text written in one writing system into another writing system. ... The Greek alphabet (Greek: ) is an alphabet consisting of 24 letters that has been used to write the Greek language since the late 8th or early 8th century BC. It was the first alphabet in the narrow sense, that is, a writing system using a separate symbol for each vowel... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...

• the "traditional" transliteration, in other words that used in Latin, representing classical Greek: this is the form in which most Greek words have made their way into English
• a "classical" transliteration, commonly used to represent more accurately the pronunciation of Ancient Greek
• the "modern" transliteration often used for Modern Greek — see Transliteration of Greek into English for some variations.

Greek had no letter h: a rough breathing over an initial vowel or diphthong – ἁ ἑ ἡ ἱ ὁ ὑ ὡ – indicates that the word was pronounced with an initial h, and a smooth breathing – ἀ ἐ ἠ ἰ ὀ ὐ ὠ – indicates the absence of an h, but this has since disappeared in speech, and Modern Greek omits the breathings. An initial upsilon (υ) always had the rough breathing – ὑ – hence hy is very common at the start of words derived from Greek, but no (or very few) such words start with y. For other uses, see Latin (disambiguation). ... Main article: Greek language Modern Greek (Νέα Ελληνικά or Νεοελληνική, lit. ... This table lists several transcription schemes from the Greek alphabet to the Latin alphabet. ... The spiritus asper (rough breathing) or dasy pneuma (Greek: dasu, δασύ) is a diacritical mark used in Greek. ... The spiritus lenis (soft breathing) or psilon pneuma (Greek: psilón, ψιλόν) is a diacritical mark used in Greek. ... Upsilon (upper case Υ, lower case υ) is the 20th letter of the Greek alphabet. ...

The letter rho (ρ) at the start of a word always had the rough breathing – ῥ – and is transliterated rh. If a rho occurred doubled within a word, the first ρ always had the smooth breathing and the second the rough breathing – ῤῥ – leading to the transiliteration rrh. Look up Ρ, ρ in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

For a fuller discussion of these matters, see the Greek alphabet. The Greek alphabet (Greek: ) is an alphabet consisting of 24 letters that has been used to write the Greek language since the late 8th or early 8th century BC. It was the first alphabet in the narrow sense, that is, a writing system using a separate symbol for each vowel...

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Greek Words with Modern Derivatives

The Citation form shown is the form most commonly shown in dictionaries, but this form is often unrepresentative of the word as used to form a compound word, hence the Root form is also shown. In the case of verbs, the citation form is by convention the first person singular, present indicative, for instance φάγω (phagō), "I eat", rather than the infinitive ("to eat") as might be more usual in English and other modern language dictionaries.

The "classical" transliteration as described above is used for both the Citation form and the Root form.

The Greek words are shown in polytonic orthography, in other words showing the breathings and the fuller range of accents, as used in Ancient Greek and in Modern Greek for those who do not accept the 1982 "monotonic reform". It has been suggested that Diacritics (Greek alphabet) be merged into this article or section. ...

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In Biology, Antrum is a general term for a cavity or chamber which may have specific meaning in reference to certain organs or sites in the body. ... Look up Antonym in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Anhydrite is a mineral - anhydrous calcium sulfate, CaSO4. ... As a general term, a substance is said to be anhydrous if it contains no water. ... Cryptobiosis is an ametabolic state of life entered by some lower organisms in response to adverse environmental conditions such as desiccation, freezing, and oxygen deficiency. ... An anodyne (Greek αν, loss, and οδυνη, pain: a cause which relieves pain) is a medicine or other thing that relieves or soothes pain, by lessening the sensibility of the brain or nervous system, also called an analgesic (or colloquially a painkiller). The term has been applied incorrectly to various medications, such... Artists reconstruction of an anomalocarid hunting a trilobite. ... Genera Anomalops Phthanophaneron Kryptophanaron Parmops Photoblepharon Phthanophaneron Protoblepharon The term flashlight fish can either refer to: a family of fish, the Anomalopidae, also known as the lanterneye fish any one of a number of individual species, most but not all within that family, most commonly to the flashlight fish Photoblepharon... Species Anomalopus brevicollis Anomalopus gowi Anomalopus leuckartii Anomalopus mackayi Anomalopus pluto Anomalopus swansoni Anomalopus verreauxi Anomalopus is a genus of smallish smooth-scaled burrowing skinks from Australia. ... Genera Anomalurus, Idiurus, Zenkerella The Anomaluridae or scaly-tailed flying squirrels are a family of rodents found in central Africa. ... Look up anomaly in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Abnormality is a subjectively defined characteristic, assigned to those with rare or dysfunctional conditions. ... Anonymous redirects here. ... Look up anonymous in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Some Species Anopheles atroparvus Anopheles barberi Anopheles beklemishevi Anopheles coustani Anopheles crypticus Anopheles culicifacies Anopheles earlei Anopheles farauti Anopheles fluviatilis Anopheles forattinii Anopheles funestus Anopheles gambiae Anopheles grabhamii Anopheles hailarensis Anopheles halophylus Anopheles hyrcanus Anopheles introlatus Anopheles kosiensis Anopheles latens Anopheles maculipennis Anopheles minimus Anopheles moucheti Anopheles nili Anopheles ovengensis... Axiology, from the Greek axia (αξια, value, worth), is the study of value or quality. ... Axiology, from the Greek axia (αξια, value, worth), is the study of value or quality. ... Axiology, from the Greek axia (αξια, value, worth), is the study of value or quality. ... This article is about a logical statement. ... In mathematics, an axiomatic theory is one based on axioms. ... In mathematics, axiomatization is the process of defining the basic axiomatic systems from which mathematical theories can be derived. ... An axoneme is the core scaffold of the eukaryotic cilia and flagella, which are projections from the cell made up of microtubules. ... Axoplasm is the cytoplasm of the axon of a neuron. ... Sphere symmetry group o. ... Aorist (from Greek αοριστος, indefinite) is a term used in certain Indo-European languages to refer to a particular grammatical tense and/or aspect. ... AORTA can also mean always-on real-time access, referring to WAN computer networks. ... The aorta (generally pronounced [eɪˈɔːtÉ™] or ay-orta) is the largest artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and bringing oxygenated blood to all parts of the body in the systemic circulation. ... Apatheism (a portmanteau of apathy and atheism), also known as pragmatic or practical atheism, is a subset of atheism (when atheism is defined as lack of belief in deities, rather than specific disbelief in deities). ... Apatheism is the position that God and religion are irrelevant to ones life. ... Apathy is complete lack of emotion or motivation. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A hapax legomenon (pl. ... Apatite is a group of phosphate minerals, usually referring to hydroxylapatite, fluorapatite, and chlorapatite, named for high concentrations of OH-, F-, or Cl- ions, respectively, in the crystal. ... Species Apatosaurus ajax Apatosaurus excelsus Apatosaurus louisae Apatosaurus (pronounced ) meaning deceptive lizard, because its chevron bones were like those of Mosasaurus (Greek apatelos or apatelios = deceptive + sauros = lizard), often mistakenly referred to as Brontosaurus, is a genus of sauropod dinosaurs that lived about 140 million years ago, during the Jurassic... A haplodiploid species is one in which one of the sexes has haploid cells (cells containing one copy of each chromosome) and the other has diploid cells (cells containing two copies of each chromosome). ... Haploid (meaning simple in Greek) cells have only one copy of each chromosome. ... Haploidisation (from the Greek απλοποίηση = simplification) is the process of creating a haploid cell from a diploid cell. ... A haplotype is the genetic constitution of an individual chromosome. ... Look up apology in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For the prime symbol (′) used for feet and inches, see Prime (symbol). ... Apocrypha (from the Greek word , meaning those having been hidden away[1]) are texts of uncertain authenticity or writings where the authorship is questioned. ... This article is about several astronomical terms (apogee & perigee, aphelion & perihelion, generic equivalents based on apsis, and related but rarer terms. ... Apodictic (Gr. ... An apodosis is a conditional concluding clause. ... In geometry, the apothem of a regular polygon is a line drawn from the center of the polygon perpendicular to one of its sides. ... Look up Apotheosis in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Interior of an apothecarys shop. ... Diagram of an apothecium showing sterile tissues as well as developing and mature asci. ... Look up Apocalypse in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Sweating (also called perspiration or sometimes transpiration) is the loss of a watery fluid, consisting mainly of sodium chloride and urea in solution, that is secreted by the sweat glands in the skin of mammals. ... Apocrypha (from the Greek word , meaning those having been hidden away[1]) are texts of uncertain authenticity or writings where the authorship is questioned. ... In Judeo-Christian theologies, apocrypha refers to religious Sacred text that have questionable authenticity or are otherwise disputed. ... For other uses, see Apollo (disambiguation). ... The Birth of Tragedy (Die Geburt der Tragödie aus dem Geiste der Musik, 1872) is a 19th Century work of philosophy by Friedrich Nietzsche. ... Look up apology in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... An apologue (from the Greek: απολογος, a statement or account) is a brief fable or allegorical story with pointed or exaggerated details, meant to serve as a pleasant vehicle for some moral doctrine or to convey some useful lesson without explicitly stating it. ... In botany, apomixis is asexual reproduction, without fertilization. ... In botany, apomixis is biological reproduction without fertilization, meiosis or production of gametes, with the result that the seeds are genetically identical to the parent plant. ... Aponeurosis is the singular of Aponeuroses Grays Anatomy states that Aponeuroses are flattened or ribbon-shaped tendons, of a pearly white color, iridescent, glistening, and similar in structure to the tendons. ... Apoplexy is an old-fashioned medical term, generally used interchangeably with cerebrovascular accident (CVA or stroke) but having other meanings as well. ... Apoplexy is an old-fashioned medical term, generally used interchangeably with cerebrovascular accident (CVA or stroke) but having other meanings as well. ... Aporia (Greek: : impasse; lack of resources; puzzlement; embarassment ) denotes, in philosophy, a philosophical puzzle or state of puzzlement, and, in rhetoric, a rhetorically useful expression of doubt. ... Apostasy (Greek απο, apo, away, apart, στασις, stasis, standing) is the formal renunciation of ones religion. ... Apostasy (from Greek αποστασία, meaning a defection or revolt, from απο, apo, away, apart, στασις, stasis, standing) is a term generally employed to describe the formal renunciation of ones religion, especially if the motive is deemed unworthy. ... Alternate meaning: See Apostle (Mormonism) The Christian Apostles were Jewish men chosen from among the disciples, who were sent forth (as indicated by the Greek word απόστολος apostolos= messenger), by Jesus to preach the Gospel to both Jews and Gentiles, across the world. ... For the prime symbol (′) used for feet and inches, see Prime (symbol). ... Apotropaic is an adjective that means intended to ward off evil or averting or combating evil and commonly refers to objects such as amulets and talismans or other symbols. ... For other meanings of the word Swift see Swift (disambiguation). ... See also: Caecilian, bishop of Carthage, 312 C.E. Families Rhinatrematidae Ichthyophiidae Uraeotyphlidae Scolecomorphidae Caeciliidae The Caecilians are an order (Gymnophiona or Apoda) of amphibians which resemble worms or snakes. ... Apus (Latin for bird of paradise) is a faint southern constellation, not visible to the ancient Greeks. ... Apodization literally means removing the foot. To apodize is the technical term for changing the shape of a mathematical function, an electrical signal, an optical transmission or a mechanical structure to remove or smooth a discontinuity at the edges. ... Apophasis (Late Latin, from Greek apophanai, to say no [1]) refers, in general, to mentioning by not mentioning. Apophasis covers a wide variety of figures of speech. ... An adage is a short, but memorable saying, which holds some important fact of experience that is considered true by many people, or it has gained some credibility through its long use. ... An example of five-way symmetry. ... Binomial name Apophysomyces is a filamentous fungus that is commonly found in soil and decaying vegetation. ... Alternative meanings at Kiwi (disambiguation) Apterygidae Apteryx Species A kiwi is any of the species of small flightless birds native to New Zealand of the genus Apteryx (the only genus in family Apterygidae). ... Alternative meanings at Kiwi (disambiguation) Apterygidae Apteryx Species A kiwi is any of the species of small flightless birds native to New Zealand of the genus Apteryx (the only genus in family Apterygidae). ... Binomial name Carpenter, 1941 Apteropanorpidae is a tiny family of wingless scorpionflies, consisting of only one described species. ... For other uses, see Arachnid (disambiguation). ... An argillite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock composed predominately of indurated clay particles. ... An argillite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock composed predominately of indurated clay particles. ... Areology (after Ares), or simply the geology of Mars, is the study of the composition, structure, physical properties, history and the processes that shape the planet Mars. ... 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The Acadians (French: Acadiens) are the descendants of the 17th-century French colonists who settled in Acadia (located on the northern portion of North Americas east coast). ... The red line indicates the 10°C isotherm in July, commonly used to define the Arctic region border Artificially coloured topographical map of the Arctic region The Arctic is the region around the Earths North Pole, opposite the Antarctic region around the South Pole. ... For other uses, see Arcturus (disambiguation). ... Arcturus (α Boo / α Boötis / Alpha Boötis) is the brightest star in the constellation Boötes, and the third brightest star in the night sky, with a visual magnitude of −0. ... This is a list of species and races from the fictional universe of Star Trek. ... Harmony is the use and study of pitch simultaneity, and therefore chords, actual or implied, in music. ... A Harmonium is a free-standing musical keyboard instrument similar to a Reed Organ or Pipe Organ. ... A harmonica is a free reed wind instrument. ... In international law, harmonisation refers to the process by which different states adopt the same laws. ... In acoustics and telecommunication, the harmonic of a wave is a component frequency of the signal that is an integral multiple of the fundamental frequency. ... In music, an enharmonic is a note which is the equivalent of some other note, but spelled differently. ... Harmotome is a mineral, one of the rarer zeolites; a hydrated barium silicate with formula: (Ba0. ... Look up ARM in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... A cardiac arrhythmia, also called cardiac dysrhythmia, is a disturbance in the regular rhythm of the heartbeat. ... Families Suidae Hippopotamidae Tayassuidae Camelidae Tragulidae Moschidae Cervidae Giraffidae Antilocapridae Bovidae The even-toed ungulates form the mammal order Artiodactyla. ... For referencing in Wikipedia, see Wikipedia:Citing sources. ... For other uses, see Archetype (disambiguation). ... Archaic is a generic adjective that can refer to several things from the past. ... In Christianity, an archbishop is an elevated bishop. ... Look up anarchy in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Infraorders Infraorder Nymphomyiomorpha    Nymphomyiidae Infraorder Dictyodipteromorpha extinct  Superfamily Dictyodipteridea    Dictyodipteridae _ (Upper Triassic)  Superfamily Hyperpolyneuridea    Hyperpolyneuridae _ (Upper Triassic)  Superfamily Dyspolyneuridea    Dyspolyneuridae _ (Upper Triassic) Infraorder Diplopolyneuromorpha extinct    Diplopolyneuridae _ (Upper Triassic) Archidiptera is a suborder of Diptera. ... Archigram was an avant-garde architectural group formed in the 1960s - based at the Architectural Association, London - that was futurist, anti-heroic and pro-consumerist, drawing inspiration from technology in order to create a new reality that was solely expressed through hypothetical projects. ... 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Families Crowsoniellidae Cupedidae Micromalthidae Ommatidae Archostemata is the smallest suborder of beetles, consisting of fewer than 50 known species organized in four families. ... Odor receptors on the antennae of a Luna moth An odor is the object of perception of the sense of olfaction. ... The term aromatic compound may also refer to: any organic compound possessing a strong olfactory aroma aromatic hydrocarbons (originally named as a subset of the above; however, aromatic hydrocarbons do not necessarily possess any smell whatsoever) ... An Olympiad is a period of four years, associated with the Olympic Games of Classical Greece. ... A Naiad by John William Waterhouse, 1893. ... Asthenia (Greek: ασθένεια, lit. ... ... Asthma is an immunological disease which causes difficulty in breathing. ... In Greek mythology Iapetus, or Iapetos, was a Titan, the son of Uranus and Gaia, and father (by an Oceanid named Clymene or Asia) of Atlas, Prometheus, Epimetheus, and Menoetius and through Prometheus and Epimetheus and Atlas an ancestor of the human race. ... For other uses, see Asia (disambiguation). ... Asian people[1] is a demonym for people from Asia. ... Aspartic acid (Asp), also known as aspartate, the name of its anion, is one of the 20 natural proteinogenic amino acids which are the building blocks of proteins. ... Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 Â°C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references Aspartame (or APM) (pronounced or ) is the name for an artificial, non-saccharide sweetener, aspartyl-phenylalanine-1-methyl ester; i. ... Aspartic acid, also known as aspartate, the name of its anion, is one of the 20 natural proteinogenic amino acids which are the building blocks of proteins. ... European asp, Vipera aspis Asp is the modern Anglicization of the word Aspis, which in Antiquity referred to any one of several venomous snake species found in the Nile region. ... For other uses, see Asteroid (disambiguation). ... This article is about the typographical symbol. ... In optics, astigmatism (from Greek: α- a- without + στίγματος stigmatos, gen. ... Species See text. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... For other uses, see Astronomy (disambiguation). ... Hand-coloured version of the anonymous Flammarion woodcut (1888). ... Spiral Galaxy ESO 269-57 Astrophysics is the branch of astronomy that deals with the physics of the universe, including the physical properties (luminosity, density, temperature, and chemical composition) of celestial objects such as stars, galaxies, and the interstellar medium, as well as their interactions. ... Astrodynamics is the study of the motion of rockets, missiles, and space vehicles, as determined from Sir Isaac Newtons laws of motion and his law of universal gravitation. ... For other uses, see Astronaut (disambiguation). ... A 16th century astrolabe. ... Wiktionary (a portmanteau of wiki and dictionary) is a multilingual, Web-based project to create a free content dictionary, available in over 151 languages. ... Asphyxia is a condition of severely deficient supply of oxygen to the body. ... Standard atmosphere (symbol: atm) is a unit of pressure. ... Atmosphere may refer to: a celestial body atmosphere, e. ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Atlas An atlas is a collection of maps or manifolds, traditionally bound into book form, but also found in multimedia formats. ... The Atlantic Ocean is Earths second-largest ocean, covering approximately one_fifth of its surface. ... The general meaning of atomic is irreducible. That is, reduced to the smallest possible part. ... Atomization is common practice to inject the fuel into the combustor (or premixer) through a nozzle, which atomizes the fuel. ... In medicine, atony (or atonia, or atonic) refers to a muscle that has lost its strength. ... Atonality in a general sense describes music that departs from the system of tonal hierarchies that are said to characterized the sound of classical European music from the sixteenth through the nineteenth centuries. ... Atropos is also a British entomological journal - see Atropos (journal). ... Atropine is a tropane alkaloid extracted from the deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) and other plants of the family Solanaceae. ... Species Atropa belladonna Atropa mandragora Atropa is a genus of plants in the nightshade family. ... Atrophy is the partial or complete wasting away of a part of the body. ... This article is about the area generally found above a house. ... Atticism literally means favouring the Athenians. ... For other uses of the terms authentication, authentic and authenticity, see authenticity. ... See also authenticity (philosophy) and authentication (which deals only with computer security). ... Austerity is a term from economics that describes a policy where nations reduce living standards, curtail development projects, and generally shift the revenue stream out of the physical economy, in order to satisfy the demands of creditors. ... Look up Autarchy in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The term autarchy has two different meanings. ... An autarky is an economy that limits trade with the outside world, or an ecosystem not affected by influences from the outside, and relies entirely on its own resources. ... Look up autochthonous in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Chthon may refer to: earth, in the Greek language chthonic, a term in Greek mythology Chthonian planet, a type of planet Chthonic (band), a Taiwanese black metal band Chthon (comics), a demon in the Marvel Comics universe Chthonian (Cthulhu mythos), a fictional race (created by Brian Lumley) in the Cthulhu... Indigenous peoples are: Peoples living in an area prior to colonization by a state Peoples living in an area within a nation-state, prior to the formation of a nation-state, but who do not identify with the dominant nation. ... This article is about the medical procedure. ... IAA appears to be the most active Auxin in plant growth. ... Auxesis is a form of hyperbole, in which something is referred to by a term disproportionate to its importance for the very purpose of amplifying that things importance or gravity. ... Automatic refers to any self-operating machine or automaton. ... Whole blood enters the centrifuge on the left and separates into layers so that selected components can be drawn off on the right. ... Whole blood enters the centrifuge on the left and separates into layers so that selected components can be drawn off on the right. ... Species See text Aphanes, or Parsley-piert, is a genus from the Rose family Rosaceae. ... Classification of genus Aphaniotis Aphaniotis acutirostris Aphaniotis fusca Aphaniotis ornata Categories: Agamas ... An aphanite is an igneous rock with a fine-grained structure. ... An aphanite is an igneous rock with a fine-grained structure. ... For other uses, see Aphasia (disambiguation). ... Aphasiology is the study of linguistics problems resulting from brain damage. ... Nominal aphasia is a form of aphasia (loss of language capability caused by brain damage) in which the subject has difficulty remembering or recognizing names which the subject should know well. ... In music, see elision (music). ... This article is about agents which increase sexual desire. ... An achene is a type of simple dry fruit produced by many species of flowering plants. ... For other uses, see Agate (disambiguation). ... // Agateware Definiton: pottery decorated with or structural made containing a combination of contrasting colored clays. ... Chromatic aberration is caused by the dispersion of the lens material, the variation of its refractive index n with the wavelength of light. ... A reservoir glass filled with a naturally-colored verte, next to an absinthe spoon. ... This article is about an architectural feature; for the astronomical term see apsis. ... A diagram of Keplerian orbital elements. ... An apsidal is a semicircular recess with an arched or domed roof in a building, especial at the end of a choir in a church. ... General Name, Symbol, Number hassium, Hs, 108 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 8, 7, d Appearance unknown, probably silvery white or metallic gray Atomic mass (269) g/mol Electron configuration perhaps [Rn] 5f14 6d6 7s2 (guess based on osmium) Electrons per shell 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 14...

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For other uses, see Barbarian (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Baritone (disambiguation). ... For the song by Girls Aloud see Biology (song) Biology studies the variety of life (clockwise from top-left) E. coli, tree fern, gazelle, Goliath beetle Biology (from Greek: βίος, bio, life; and λόγος, logos, speech lit. ... Brain biopsy A biopsy (in Greek: bios = life and opsy = look/appearance) is a medical test involving the removal of cells or tissues for examination. ... For other uses, see Bios. ... Aurora borealis Polar aurorae are optical phenomena characterized by colorful displays of light in the night sky. ... In Greek mythology, according to tradition, the Hyperboreans were a mythical people who lived to the far north of Greece. ... The cephalic index is the ratio of the maximum breadth of the head to its maximum length, sometimes multiplied by 100 for convenience. ...

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This article includes a list of works cited but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... For other uses, see Gaia. ... For other uses, see Geometry (disambiguation). ... Polygamy has been a feature of human culture since earliest history. ... A gamete (from Ancient Greek γαμετης; translated gamete = wife, gametes = husband) is a cell that fuses with another gamete during fertilization (conception) in organisms that reproduce sexually. ... This article is about the general scientific term. ... For other uses, see Genesis (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Gene (disambiguation). ... Diagnosis (from the Greek words dia = by and gnosis = knowledge) is the process of identifying a disease by its signs, symptoms and results of various diagnostic procedures. ... The term agnosticism and the related agnostic were coined by Thomas Henry Huxley in 1869. ... This article is about the unit of measurement. ... Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) is a documentary profiling the band They Might Be Giants. ... Graphic redirects here. ... Chester F. Carlson Xerography (or Electrophotography) is a photocopying technique developed by Chester Carlson in 1938 and patented on October 6, 1942. ... The term polygyny (neo-Greek: poly+gune Many + Wives) is used in related ways in social anthropology and sociobiology. ... The shamefulness associated with the examination of female genitalia has long inhibited the science of gynaecology. ... Misogyny is an exaggerated pathological aversion towards women. ... For other uses, see Octagon (disambiguation). ... A goniometer is an instrument that either measures angles or allows an object to be rotated to a precise angular position. ...

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A demographic or demographic profile is a term used in marketing and broadcasting, to describe a demographic grouping or a market segment. ... Separate articles treat Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Orthodox Judaism. ... Look up paradox in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

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Cyclopedia redirects here. ... Look up icon in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... In functional-cognitive linguistics, as well as in semiotics, iconicity is the conceived similarity or analogy between a form of a sign (linguistic or otherwise) and its meaning, as opposed to arbitrariness. ... This article belongs in one or more categories. ... Petroleum jelly or petrolatum is a byproduct of the refining of petroleum, made from the residue of petroleum distillation left in the still after all the oil has been vaporized. ... Look up elastic in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Elasticity has meanings in two different fields: In physics and mechanical engineering, the theory of elasticity describes how a solid object moves and deforms in response to external stress. ... A helix (pl: helices), from the Greek word έλικας/έλιξ, is a twisted shape like a spring, screw or a spiral (correctly termed helical) staircase. ... For other uses, see Helicopter (disambiguation). ... this page is about helicity in fluid mechanics. ... Zymology is the science of fermentation. ... Theory of knowledge redirects here: for other uses, see theory of knowledge (disambiguation) According to Plato, knowledge is a subset of that which is both true and believed Epistemology or theory of knowledge is the branch of philosophy that studies the nature, methods, limitations, and validity of knowledge and belief. ... Herpetology (from greek: ἑρπετόν, creeping animal and λόγος, logos, knowledge) is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of reptiles and amphibians. ... A map showing the general locations of the Anglo-Saxon peoples around the year 600 Britain and Ireland around the year 802 Heptarchy (Greek: seven + realm) is a collective name applied to the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of the south and east of Great Britain during late antiquity and the early... In geometry, a heptagon is a polygon with seven sides and seven angles. ... Heptameter is one or more lines of verse containing seven metrical feet (usually fourteen or twenty-one syllables). ... Etymologies redirects here. ... Look up eulogy in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Eunomia may refer to: One of the Horae, goddesses of Greek mythology Eunomia (moth), a moth genus The asteroid 15 Eunomia Categories: | | | ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ...

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Zeugma (from the Greek word ζεύγμα, meaning yoke) is a figure of speech describing the joining of two or more parts of a sentence with a common verb or noun. ... It has been suggested that Biparental zygote be merged into this article or section. ... Look up zephyr in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Zeal is a volunteer-built web directory, first appearing in 1999, and then acquired by LookSmart in October 2000 for $20 million. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Zealotry. ... This article is about the Queen of the Palmyrene Empire who conquered Egypt. ... Marcello Truzzi Marcello Truzzi (September 6, 1935-February 2, 2003) was a professor of sociology at Eastern Michigan University, founding co-chairman of Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal, a founder of the Society for Scientific Exploration, and director for the Center for Scientific Anomalies Research. ... Zymology is the science of fermentation. ... Zone may refer to: Zoning, in urban planning DVD region code DNS zone, a portion of the namespace in the Domain Name System Zone diet, a diet that involves precise proportions by weight of protein, fat and carbohydrate Erogenous zone, an area on the body which is sexually stimulating Zone... Therianthropy is a generic term for any transformation of a human into an animal form, either as a part of mythology or as a spiritual concept. ... The term zodiac denotes an annual cycle of twelve stations along the ecliptic, the apparent path of the sun across the heavens through the constellations that divide the ecliptic into twelve equal zones of celestial longitude. ... A modern replica of a Victorian zoetrope. ... Giraffes in Sydneys Taronga Zoo A zoological garden, zoological park, or zoo is a facility in which animals are confined within enclosures and displayed to the public, and in which they may also be bred. ... Zoology (from Greek: ζῴον, zoion, animal; and λόγος, logos, knowledge) is the biological discipline which involves the study of animals. ...

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Hegemony (pronounced [])[1] (Greek: ) is a concept that has been used to describe the existence of dominance of one social group over another, such that the ruling group -- referred to as a hegemon -- acquires some degree of consent from the subordinate, as opposed to dominance purely by force. ... For other uses, see Ethics (disambiguation). ... The helion is the nucleus of the helium-3 atom, one of the two stable isotopes of helium. ... Heliotropism is the diurnal motion of plant parts (flowers or leaves) in response to the direction of the Sun. ... In astronomy, heliocentrism is the theory that the Sun is at the center of the Universe and/or the Solar System. ... For the kind of film, see ephemeral film. ... hfajhfiudshfas == == == --24. ...

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Theology finds its scholars pursuing the understanding of and providing reasoned discourse of religion, spirituality and God or the gods. ... Theism is the belief in the existence of one or more divinities or deities. ... Atheist redirects here. ... The word theory has a number of distinct meanings in different fields of knowledge, depending on their methodologies and the context of discussion. ... An isotherm is a line of equal or constant temperature on a graph, plot, or map; an isopleth of temperature. ... Thermoelectricity is the conversion from heat differentials to electricity or vice versa. ... Lunchbox and vacuum bottle owned by Harry S. Truman A vacuum flask or Thermos flask is a bottle that reduces heat transfer from the inside to the outside and conversely to a minimum, and therefore keeps warm drinks warm and refrigerated drinks cold. ...

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For other uses, see Psychiatrist (disambiguation). ... An idiolect is a variety of a language unique to an individual. ... An idiom is an expression (i. ... For other uses, see Idiot (disambiguation). ... A hierarchy (in Greek: , derived from — hieros, sacred, and — arkho, rule) is a system of ranking and organizing things or people, where each element of the system (except for the top element) is a subordinate to a single other element. ... Hieroglyphics redirects here. ... This article is about the electrically charged particle. ... This article is about the study of the past in human terms. ... The ichthys or fish symbol represents Christianity Ichthys (ιχθυς in the Greek alphabet, also transliterated Ichthus, Icthus, Ikhthus, etc), is the Greek word for fish. It refers to a symbol consisting of two intersecting arcs resembling the profile of a fish, used by the early Christians as a secret symbol... Ichthyology (from Greek: ἰχθυ, ikhthu, fish; and λόγος, logos, knowledge) is the branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish. ...

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The band Cacophony Cacophony - Sounding badly, antonym to harmony. ... The Calotype was an early photographic process introduced in 1841 by William Fox Talbot, using paper sheets covered with silver chloride. ... The name calisthenics is Greek in origin, a combination of the words beauty and strength. United States usage Calisthenics is a type of exercise consisting of a variety of simple movements usually performed without weights or other equipment that are intended to increase body strength and flexibility using the weight... Calypso might refer to one of several things: Calypso is the name of a sea nymph in Greek mythology; Calypso music is a style of Caribbean folk music; Calypso is the name of an album sung by Harry Belafonte; Calypso is the name of a moon of Saturn; 53 Kalypso... Look up Apocalypse in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Look up catalogue in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Catastrophe (Gk. ... Look up category in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... An unphonetic way to write center. ... Look up Central in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Androcentrism (Greek ανδρο, andro-, man, male, χεντρον, kentron, center) is the practice, conscious or otherwise, of placing male human beings or the masculine point of view at the center of ones view of the world and its culture and history. ... Anthropocentrism (Greek άνθρωπος, anthropos, human, κέντρον, kentron, center), or the human-centered principle, refers to the idea that humanity must always remain the central concern for humans. ... Concert zither The zither is a musical string instrument, mainly used in folk music, most commonly in German-speaking Alpine Europe. ... The term psychokinesis (from the Greek ψυχή, psyche, meaning mind, soul, or breath; and κίνησις, kinesis, meaning motion; literally movement from the mind)[1][2] or PK, also known as telekinesis[3] (Greek + , literally distant-movement referring to telekinesis) or TK, denotes the paranormal ability of the mind to influence matter, time... The cars of a roller coaster reach their maximum kinetic energy when at the bottom of their path. ... // Biology Kinesis is a movement or activity of a cell or an organism in response to a stimulus such as light. ... For the cloning of human beings, see human cloning. ... For the cloning of human beings, see human cloning. ... Cetology (from Greek: κητος, cetus, whale; and λόγος, logos, knowledge) is the branch of marine mammal science that studies the approximately eighty species of whales, dolphins, and porpoise in the scientific order Cetacea. ... Cosmography is the science that maps the general features of the universe; describes both heaven and earth (but without encroaching on geography or astronomy) A representation of the earth or the heavens. ... Look up cosmetic in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... An autocrat is generally speaking any ruler with absolute power; the term is now usually used in a negative sense (cf. ... The Politics series Politics Portal This box:      This article is about the sociological concept. ... Look up kudos in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

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In religious organizations, the laity comprises all lay persons collectively. ... Theory of knowledge redirects here: for other uses, see theory of knowledge (disambiguation) According to Plato, knowledge is a subset of that which is both true and believed Epistemology or theory of knowledge is the branch of philosophy that studies the nature, methods, limitations, and validity of knowledge and belief. ... For dialects of programming languages, see Programming language dialect. ... This article is about developmental dyslexia. ... Look up lexicon in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The word Alexia has more than one meaning: Alexia, or word blindness, is an acquired type of sensory aphasia where trauma to the brain causes a patient to lose the ability to read. ... White Blood Cells is also the name of a White Stripes album. ... Leukemia or leukaemia(Greek leukos λευκός, “white”; aima αίμα, “blood”) (see spelling differences) is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow and is characterized by an abnormal proliferation (production by multiplication) of blood cells, usually white blood cells (leukocytes). ... Lithography is a method for printing on a smooth surface. ... An array of Neolithic artifacts, including bracelets, axe heads, chisels, and polishing tools. ... Theology finds its scholars pursuing the understanding of and providing reasoned discourse of religion, spirituality and God or the gods. ... Logic (from Classical Greek λόγος logos; meaning word, thought, idea, argument, account, reason, or principle) is the study of the principles and criteria of valid inference and demonstration. ... This article is about the biological definition of the word Lysis. ... In chemistry and manufacturing, electrolysis is a method of separating chemically bonded elements and compounds by passing an electric current through them. ... Look up analysis in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Lysistrata (Attic Greek: Λυσιστράτη Lysistratê, Doric Greek: Λυσιστράτα Lysistrata), loosely translated to she who disbands armies, is an anti-war Greek comedy, written in 411 BC by Aristophanes. ...

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For other meanings of mathematics or uses of math and maths, see Mathematics (disambiguation) and Math (disambiguation). ... Mathematics is commonly defined as the study of patterns of structure, change, and space; more informally, one might say it is the study of figures and numbers. Mathematical knowledge is constantly growing, through research and application, but mathematics itself is not usually considered a natural science. ... A macron, from Greek (makros) meaning large, is a diacritic ¯ placed over a vowel originally to indicate that the vowel is long. ... Macrobiotics (from the Greek macro (large, long) + bio (life)) is a lifetyle that incorporates a dietary regime. ... mega- (symbol M) is an SI prefix in the SI system of units denoting a factor of 106, i. ... This article is about a unit of data. ... It has been suggested that Charismatic megafauna be merged into this article or section. ... A megaphone, with a three-inch lighter to scale. ... This article is about the psychopathological condition. ... A megalopolis is defined as an extensive metropolitan area or a long chain of continuous metropolitan areas. ... Look up method in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... map of Melanesia Melanesia (from Greek: μέλας black, νῆσος island) is a subregion of Oceania extending from the western side of the West Pacific to the Arafura Sea, north and northeast of Australia. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Melancholia (Greek μελαγχολια) was described as a distinct disease as early as the fifth and fourth centuries BC in the Hippocratic writings. ... A medal is a small metal object, usually engraved with insignia, that is awarded to a person for athletic, military, scientific, academic or some other kind of achievement. ... Metalloid is a term used in chemistry when classifying the chemical elements. ... For other uses, see Geometry (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Mechanic (disambiguation). ... A microscope (Greek: (micron) = small + (skopein) = to look at) is an instrument for viewing objects that are too small to be seen by the naked or unaided eye. ... Look up Misandry in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This box:      Misogyny (IPA: ) is hatred or strong prejudice against women; an antonym of philogyny. ... Misanthropy is a general dislike of the human race. ... For other uses, see Amnesia (disambiguation). ... Look up Amnesty in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For other uses, see Mnemonic (disambiguation). ... Monotony is continuation without variation; but not necessarily the extreme of complete stagnation and constancy. ... A monologue, pronounced monolog, is a speech made by one person speaking his or her thoughts aloud or directly addressing a reader, audience, or character. ... Faithfulness redirects here. ... For other uses, see Monocle (disambiguation). ... A monolith is a geological or technological feature such as a mountain, consisting of a single massive stone or rock. ... Monotheism (in Greek monon = single and Theos = God) is the belief in a single, universal, all-encompassing deity. ... In economics, a monopsony (from Ancient Greek μόνος (monos) single + ὀψωνία (opsōnia) purchase) is a market form with only one buyer, called monopsonist, facing many sellers. ... This article is about the economic term. ... In Greek mythology, the Muses (Greek , Mousai: perhaps from the Proto-Indo-European root *men- think[1]) are a number of goddesses or spirits who embody the arts and inspire the creation process with their graces through remembered and improvised song and stage, writing, traditional music and dance. ... For other uses, see Music (disambiguation). ... The Palais du Louvre in Paris, which houses the Musée du Louvre, one of the worlds most famous museums, and most certainly the largest. ...

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This article is in need of attention. ... For other uses, see Astronaut (disambiguation). ... Buckminsterfullerene C60, also known as the buckyball, is the simplest of the carbon structures known as fullerenes. ... A nanometre (American spelling: nanometer, symbol nm) (Greek: νάνος, nanos, dwarf; μετρώ, metrÏŒ, count) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one billionth of a metre, which is the current SI base unit of length. ... For other uses, see Neon (disambiguation). ... A neologism is a word, term, or phrase which has been recently created (or coined), often to apply to new concepts, to synthesize pre-existing concepts, or to make older terminology sound more contemporary. ... This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Varnish is a transparent, hard, protective finish or film primarily used in wood finishing but also for other materials. ... Veronica is a Latin female given name thought to derive from true image. ...

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Print portraying Socrates and Xanthippe. ... In Greek mythology, Xanthus (yellow; also Xanthos) is the name of several individuals and creatures. ... Xenia is a city in Greene County, Ohio, near Dayton. ... General Name, Symbol, Number xenon, Xe, 54 Chemical series noble gases Group, Period, Block 18, 5, p Appearance colorless Standard atomic weight 131. ... Look up xenophobia in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Xenophobia means fear of strangers or the unknown and comes from the Greek ξενοφοβια, xenophobia, literally meaning fear of the strange. It is often used to describe fear of or dislike of foreigners, but racism in general is sometimes described as a form of xenophobia, as are such prejudices as... Chester F. Carlson Xerography (or Electrophotography) is a photocopying technique developed by Chester Carlson in 1938 and patented on October 6, 1942. ... A xerophyte describes a plant that has structural (xeromorphic) and physiological adaptations which enable them to survive, or even thrive, in areas with very little free moisture. ... Xerophthalmia (Greek for dry eyes) is a medical condition in which the eye doesnt produce tears. ... Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) (name pronounced ) is a global document management company, which manufactures and sells a range of color and black-and-white printers, multifunction systems, photo copiers, digital production printing presses, and related consulting services and supplies. ... Kulintang a Kayo, a Philippine xylophone The xylophone (from the Greek meaning wooden sound) is a musical instrument in the percussion family which probably originated in Indonesia. ... In vascular plants, xylem is one of the two types of transport tissue, phloem being the other one. ...

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Orthodontics is the specialty in dentistry that studies the alteration of the alignment of crooked teeth. ... Oenomel, from the Greek words oinos (wine) and meli (honey), is an ancient Greek beverage consisting of honey and wine (or, more precisely, unfermented grape juice; see below). ... For other uses, see Octagon (disambiguation). ... Forms of government Part of the Politics series Politics Portal This box:      Oligarchy (Greek , Oligarkhía) is a form of government where political power effectively rests with a small elite segment of society (whether distinguished by wealth, family or military powers). ... Homology is an important concept in several disciplines: Homology (anthropology) in archaeology and anthropology. ... Look up homogeneity in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Homeopathic remedy Rhus toxicodendron, derived from poison ivy. ... This article is about the chemical element and its most stable form, or dioxygen. ... Look up organ in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Domains and Kingdoms Nanobes Acytota Cytota Bacteria Neomura Archaea Eukaryota Bikonta Apusozoa Rhizaria Excavata Archaeplastida Rhodophyta Glaucophyta Plantae Heterokontophyta Haptophyta Cryptophyta Alveolata Unikonta Amoebozoa Opisthokonta Choanozoa Fungi Animalia An ericoid mycorrhizal fungus Life on Earth redirects here. ... The orthography of a language specifies the correct way of using a specific writing system to write the language. ... In mathematics, orthogonal is synonymous with perpendicular when used as a simple adjective that is not part of any longer phrase with a standard definition. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ...

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Cyclopedia redirects here. ... Pediatrics (also spelled paediatrics or pædiatrics) is the branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants and children. ... Pedophilia or paedophilia (see spelling differences) is the primary or exclusive sexual attraction by adults to prepubescent youths. ... Pantheism (Greek: πάν ( pan ) = all and θεός ( theos ) = God) literally means God is All and All is God. It is the view that everything is of an all-encompassing immanent abstract God; or that the universe, or nature, and God are equivalent. ... For other uses, see Pantomime (disambiguation). ... For other senses, see Patriarch (disambiguation). ... A central concept in science and the scientific method is that all evidence must be empirical, or empirically based, that is, dependent on evidence or consequences that are observable by the senses. ... This article is about the distance around an object. ... Petrology is a field of geology which focuses on the study of rocks and the conditions by which they form. ... A polis (πόλις, pronunciation pol-is) plural: poleis (πόλεις) is a city, a city-state and also citizenship and body of citizens. ... Politics is the process by which decisions are made within groups. ... For other uses, see Polity (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see North Pole (disambiguation). ... This article treats polarization in electrodynamics. ... For other uses, see Polaris (disambiguation). ... Carving from the ridgepole of a Māori house, ca 1840 Polynesia (from Greek: πολύς many, νῆσος island) is a large grouping of over 1,000 islands scattered over the central and southern Pacific Ocean. ... Polytonic orthography for Greek uses a variety of diacritics (πολύ = many + τόνος = accent) to represent aspects of Ancient Greek pronunciation. ... Binomial name Linnaeus, 1758[2] Range map[1] The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), from the Greek ‘ιπποπόταμος (hippopotamos, hippos meaning horse and potamos meaning river), often shortened to hippo, is a large, mostly plant-eating African mammal, one of only two extant species in the family Hippopotamidae (the other being the Pygmy... Mesopotamia was a cradle of civilization geographically located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, largely corresponding to modern-day Iraq. ... A programmer or software developer is someone who programs computers, that is, one who writes computer software. ... Program or Programme may refer to: Computer program Radio programming Television program(me), Webcast Program (management) 12-step program Program (The Animatrix), a short film in The Animatrix series Event programme British tabloid form of comic book, called prog in short. ...

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Rhetoric (from Greek , rhêtôr, orator, teacher) is generally understood to be the art or technique of persuasion through the use of oral, visual, or written language; however, this definition of rhetoric has expanded greatly since rhetoric emerged as a field of study in universities. ... Rheumatism or Rheumatic disorder is a non-specific term for medical problems affecting the heart, bones, joints, kidney, skin and lung. ... Rheum may refer to: Rheum (genus), the rhubarb plant. ... Subgenera Azaleastrum Candidastrum Hymenanthes Mumeazalea Pentanthera (Azaleas) Rhododendron Therorhodion Tsutsusi (Azaleas) Vireya Source: RBG, Edinburgh Rhododendron (from the Greek: rhodos, rose, and dendron, tree) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. ... General Name, Symbol, Number rhodium, Rh, 45 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 9, 5, d Appearance silvery white metallic Standard atomic weight 102. ... For other uses, see Rhinoceros (disambiguation). ... For the album by Primus, see Rhinoplasty (album). ...

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The Etruscan Sarcophagus of the Spouses, at the National Etruscan Museum. ... Sarcasm is the sneering, sly, jesting, or mocking of a person, situation or thing. ... Orders & Suborders Saurischia Sauropodomorpha Theropoda Ornithischia Thyreophora Ornithopoda Marginocephalia Dinosaurs were vertebrate animals that dominated the terrestrial ecosystem for over 160 million years, first appearing approximately 230 million years ago. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Philosophy (disambiguation). ... Sophism was originally a term for the techniques taught by a highly respected group of philosophy and rhetoric teachers in ancient Greece. ... For other uses, see System (disambiguation). ... Systematic was a hard rock band from California, USA. The band was one of the first signings to Metallica drummer Lars Ulrichs record label, The Music Company (via Elektra Records). ...

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This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Tachometer showing engine RPM (revolutions per minute), and a redline from 6000 and 7000 RPM. A tachometer is an instrument that measures the speed of rotation of a shaft or disk, as in a motor or other machine. ... A tachyon (from the Greek (takhús), meaning swift, fast) is any hypothetical particle that travels at superluminal velocity. ... By the mid 20th century humans had achieved a mastery of technology sufficient to leave the surface of the Earth for the first time and explore space. ... For other uses, see Telephone (disambiguation). ... Telepathy, from the Greek τῆλε, tele, remote; and πάθεια, patheia, to be effected by, describes the hypothetical transfer of information on thoughts or feelings between individuals by means other than the five classical senses. ... Telemedicine may be as simple as two health professionals discussing a case over the telephone, or as complex as using satellite technology and video-conferencing equipment to conduct a real-time consultation between medical specialists in two different countries. ... For discussion of land surfaces themselves, see Terrain. ... For other uses, see Toxin (disambiguation). ... A modern replica of a Victorian zoetrope. ... In ecology, the trophic level (Greek trophē, food) is the position that an organism occupies in a food chain - what it eats, and what eats it. ... Green (from chlorophyll) fronds of a maidenhair fern: a photoautotroph Flowchart to determine if a species is autotroph, heterotroph, or a subtype An autotroph (from the Greek autos = self and trophe = nutrition) is an organism that produces complex organic compounds from simple inorganic molecules and an external source of energy... Type has historically had the following uses: In biology, a type is the specimen or specimens upon which an original species description is based. ...

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Hydrodynamics is fluid dynamics applied to liquids, such as water, alcohol, oil, and blood. ... Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction or process in which a chemical compound is broken down by reaction with water. ... Hyperactivity can be described as a state in which a person is abnormally easily excitable and exuberant. ... Hypersensitivity refers to undesirable (damaging, discomfort-producing and sometimes fatal) reactions produced by the normal immune system. ... Hypnosis, as defined by the American Psychological Association Division of Psychological Hypnosis, is a procedure during which a health professional or researcher suggests that a client, patient, or experimental participant experience changes in sensations, perceptions, thoughts, or behavior. ...

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An artists rendering of an Enterobacteria phage T4. ... The Etruscan Sarcophagus of the Spouses, at the National Etruscan Museum. ... For other uses, see Phenomena (disambiguation). ... This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Varnish is a transparent, hard, protective finish or film primarily used in wood finishing but also for other materials. ... Veronica is a Latin female given name thought to derive from true image. ... Philadelphia usually refers to the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States of America. ... For other uses, see Philosophy (disambiguation). ... This article is about zoophilia, the emotional and (optionally) sexual attraction of humans to animals. ... Pedophilia or paedophilia (see spelling differences) is the primary or exclusive sexual attraction by adults to prepubescent youths. ... For other uses, see Phobia (disambiguation). ... In Greek mythology, Phobos (fright) was the personification of fear and horror. ... Antonym of psychical. ... A magnet levitating above a high-temperature superconductor demonstrates the Meissner effect. ... Phonetic (pho-NET-ic) is a nationwide voicemail-to-text messaging service available for most digital mobile phones in which a subscriber is provided a custom voice mailbox for the purpose of receiving all incoming voice messages as actual transcribed text for reading via short messaging (also known as SMS... Tonearm redirects here. ... Phonology (Greek phonÄ“ = voice/sound and logos = word/speech), is a subfield of linguistics which studies the sound system of a specific language (or languages). ... For other uses, see Telephone (disambiguation). ... A typical vibraphone. ... Kulintang a Kayo, a Philippine xylophone The xylophone (from the Greek meaning wooden sound) is a musical instrument in the percussion family which probably originated in Indonesia. ... General Name, symbol, number phosphorus, P, 15 Chemical series nonmetals Group, period, block 15, 3, p Appearance waxy white/ red/ black/ colorless Standard atomic weight 30. ... Photography [fÓ™tÉ‘grÓ™fi:],[foÊŠtÉ‘grÓ™fi:] is the process of recording pictures by means of capturing light on a light-sensitive medium, such as a film or electronic sensor. ... A photogenic subject (generally a person), is a subject that usually appears physically attractive or striking in photographs, regardless of their physical appearance in real life. ...

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Subclasses Palpata Scoleoida Tomopteris from plankton The Polychaeta or polychaetes are a class of annelid worms, generally marine. ... For other uses, see Chaos (disambiguation). ... Gas phase particles (atoms, molecules, or ions) move around freely Gas is one of the four major states of matter, consisting of freely moving atoms or molecules without a definite shape and without a definite volume. ... Look up Characteristic in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article is about mammals. ... The Fortune Teller, by Caravaggio (1594–95; Canvas; Louvre), depicting a palm reading Chiromancy or cheiromancy, (Greek cheir, “hand”; manteia, “divination”), is the art of characterization and foretelling the future through the study of the palm, also known as palmistry, palm-reading, chirology or hand analysis. ... Chiropractic treatment uses manipulative therapy to correct subluxation, which has been shown to have some efficacy in treating back and neck pain, headache, and other symptoms of spinal-related conditions. ... Look up Choreography in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Chorus may refer to: a vocal or dance ensemble (for vocal ensembles, see Choir) the Greek chorus the chorus or refrain of a song the chorus or strophic form in music arrangement the chorus effect, the perception of similar sounds from multiple sources as a single, richer sound Chorus Communications... This page is about the title, office or what is known in Christian theology as the Divine Person. ... For other uses, see Christmas (disambiguation). ... For the novel by Michael Crichton, see Timeline (novel). ... A chronometer is a timekeeper precise enough to be used as a portable time standard, usually in order to determine longitude by means of celestial navigation. ...

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Psychological science redirects here. ... For psychedelics, see psychedelic drug. ... Hygrometers are instruments used for measuring humidity. ...

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An oocyte or ovocyte is a female gametocyte or germ cell involved in reproduction. ... Oology is the branch of zoology that deals with the study of eggs, especially birds eggs. ... A horoscope calculated for January 1, 2000 at 12:01:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time in New York City, New York, USA (Longitude: 074W0023 - Latitude: 40N4251). In astrology, a horoscope is a chart or diagram representing the positions of the Sun, Moon, planets, the astrological aspects, and...

Notes

References

H. G. Liddell and R. Scott, Greek-English lexicon, with a revised supplement. Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1996. ISBN 0-19-864226-1

See also

• Greek language
• Classical compound
• Transliteration of Greek into English
• English words of Greek origin
• List of Latin words with English derivatives
• Greek words for love
• Iso

Greek ( IPA: or simply IPA: — Hellenic) has a documented history of 3,500 years, the longest of any single natural language in the Indo-European language family. ... A large portion of the technical and scientific lexicon of English and other Western European languages consists of classical compounds. ... This table lists several transcription schemes from the Greek alphabet to the Latin alphabet. ... // You can estimate the contribution of Greek words to English in two basic ways. ... This is a list of Latin words with derivatives in English (and other modern languages). ... There are a number of different Greek words for love, as the Greek language distinguishes how the word is used. ... ISO has many meanings: Iso is the stem of the Latin transliteration of the Greek word ίσος (ísos, meaning equal). The iso- prefix in English derives from this and means equality or similarity. ...

External links

• English-French-modern Greek vocabulary - words of Greek origin
• The Perseus Project - has many useful pages for the study of classical languages and literatures, including dictionaries.
• PhobiaList.com - List of many hundreds of -phobias, of Greek or artificial origin.
• A Dictionary of Latin and Greek Words used in Modern English Vocabulary - List of suffixes/prefixes from Greek and Latin