The Ancient Roots of the Word “Christmas” (And Why We Use It Today)

Yuletide, on the other hand, dates back to the ancient roots of our language. Tide in this context just means “time,” while ...
BBC

Understanding root words

Words did not spring out of nowhere – the language we use has developed throughout history and the words you use come from many different places around the world. With a little knowledge you can work ...
insider.si.edu

Dictionary of word roots and combining forms compiled from the Greek, Latin, and other languages, with special reference to biological terms and scientific names

If you are word-curious, you can use this book to figure out what a micromere is or what pododynia means. If you are a student of medicine or biology, you can use it as a shortcut to mastering the ...
The BMJ

When I use a word . . . Defining bias in research

The original definition of the word “bias,” when it entered the English language in the 16th century, was a diagonal line, and specifically one that cut across the warp or weft of a woven fabric. It ...