List of Greek Words With English Derivatives

List Of Greek Words With English Derivatives

This is a list of Greek words with derivatives in English. The words are in Greek alphabetic order, with tables for the 24 Greek letters, listing thousands of related English words.

Contents
  • Transliteration
  • Greek Words with Modern Derivatives
    • Α Β Γ Δ Ε Ζ Η Θ Ι Κ Λ Μ Ν Ξ Ο Π Ρ Σ Τ Υ Φ Χ Ψ Ω
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