English words from Latin and Greek elements
By: Donald M. Ayers.
Contributors: Worthen, Thomas D.; Cherry, R. L.
Edition: 2nd ed., rev. and expanded / by Thomas D. Worthen ; with the assistance of R.L. Cherry.
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Published: 1986
Place of publication: Tucson
Language: eng
Number of pages: 290
Subjects: English language -- Foreign elements -- Latin.; English language -- Foreign elements -- Greek.; Latin language -- Influence on English.; Greek language -- Influence on English.; English language -- Roots.; English language -- Word formation.; Vocabulary.; English language -- Foreign elements -- Latin.; English language -- Foreign elements -- Greek.; English language -- Roots.; Vocabulary.
Description: Presents an overview of the development of the English language and examines the formation of words especially from Greek and Latin roots. Also discusses definitions and usage.
Notes: Includes index.