Dictionary - Thesaurus - Lexicon - Word Lists
Dictionary, lexicon, glossary, thesaurus, or specialized word list are options for looking up Latin and Greek words. You may also want to consult an online etymological dictionary to learn the root meaning of English words.
Confusing Word Pairs - Which Pairs of Words Do You Confuse
Which pairs of words do you typically confuse?
Which pairs of words do you typically confuse?
What is the Difference Between Affect and Effect?
Etymological explanation of the difference between affect and effect.
Etymological explanation of the difference between affect and effect.
Flower Name Meanings
The classification of plant names started by Linnaeus involves the use of Latin and sometimes Greek words.
The classification of plant names started by Linnaeus involves the use of Latin and sometimes Greek words.
Confusing Pairs of English Words
Differences between confusing English word pairs.
Differences between confusing English word pairs.
Latin-Based Words
Information on English words based on the classical languages, Latin and Greek.
Information on English words based on the classical languages, Latin and Greek.
Latin Terms in English
Latin has given English many words, usually circuitously through the French. Such Latin words may be altered in some way, characteristically, in the ending. Other Latin words have been borrowed, throughout the ages, to cover technological or scientific innovations. The following terms were imported directly from the Latin long ago. Their form is unchanged, although sometimes abbreviated. Most of …
Latin has given English many words, usually circuitously through the French. Such Latin words may be altered in some way, characteristically, in the ending. Other Latin words have been borrowed, throughout the ages, to cover technological or scientific innovations. The following terms were imported directly from the Latin long ago. Their form is unchanged, although sometimes abbreviated. Most of …
Word Derivations - Greek and Latin Bases
A list of Latin and Greek word bases and words in English composed of them.
A list of Latin and Greek word bases and words in English composed of them.
The Meaning of Confusing Pairs of Greek and Latin Root Words
Greek and Latin combining forms that are used in English where they may be confused with one another.
Greek and Latin combining forms that are used in English where they may be confused with one another.
Words and Ideas - Book Review
In Words and Ideas, editor William J. Dominik has created an introductory classical culture curriculum within the context of a vocabulary builder and beginning etymology textbook.
In Words and Ideas, editor William J. Dominik has created an introductory classical culture curriculum within the context of a vocabulary builder and beginning etymology textbook.
Latin Translation Helpers
If you want a thorough, accurate translation, you will probably need to have a human do it for you, but if you need help with a couple of words, these may help.
If you want a thorough, accurate translation, you will probably need to have a human do it for you, but if you need help with a couple of words, these may help.
Roots of English: an Etymological Dictionary
The Chair of the Classics Department at Seton Hall University, Prof. Eugene Cotter, published this online and downloadable etymological dictionary for the PC.
The Chair of the Classics Department at Seton Hall University, Prof. Eugene Cotter, published this online and downloadable etymological dictionary for the PC.