Many words in English are based on the same root words, and knowing what these mean can help us with spellings.
The suffixes -graph and -graphy indicate that the meaning of the word is linked to writing or recording something.
for example:
photograph = an image recorded by a camera
bibliography = a list of books by a particular author or on a specific subject
The word 'geography' may not seem to be linked to writing and recording, but the study of the earth includes making measurements and writing descriptions.
Many words in English are based on the same root words, and knowing what these mean can help us with spellings.
The suffixes -graph and -graphy indicate that the meaning of the word is linked to writing or recording something.
for example:
photograph = an image recorded by a camera
bibliography = a list of books by a particular author or on a specific subject
The word 'geography' may not seem to be linked to writing and recording, but the study of the earth includes making measurements and writing descriptions.
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