5Many English Words Derive From Greek

An estimated 25% of the English vocabulary has Greek origins, especially in fields like medicine, science, and the arts. Words like “hypothesis,” “photography,” “climate,” and “chaos” come directly from Greek.

Even prefixes and suffixes like “meta-,” “hemi-,” and “-phobia” trace their roots back to Greek. This linguistic exchange underscores the enduring influence of Greek civilization on global culture and knowledge.

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