Specific word elements attached to the beginning of root words modify their meaning, often in predictable ways. In technical fields like maritime studies and the physical sciences, these elements offer a concise... Read more »
The prefixes “phys-” (from Greek “physis,” meaning nature) and “-nomy” (from Greek “nomos,” meaning law or management) contribute distinct meanings to compound words. “Phys-” denotes a relation to the natural world or... Read more »
