Importance of understanding the etymology of biological terms, in order to facilitate their comprehension by students Cover Image

Importanta intelegerii etimologiei unor termeni biologici in vederea facilitarii asimilarii acestora de catre elevi si studenti
Importance of understanding the etymology of biological terms, in order to facilitate their comprehension by students

Author(s): Marius-Nicusor Grigore, Constantin Toma
Subject(s): Education and training, Scientific Life
Published by: Asociația Cultural Științifică „Dimitrie Ghika-Comănești”
Keywords: etymology; biology; scientific names; taxonomy; Greek; Latin;

Summary/Abstract: Biological sciences are very complex and rich in terms that are often difficult to be understood and used by students. Many of these scientific terms are of Greek and Latin origin and consist basically of a prefix added to a root word; several prefixes and root words can be also parts of other scientific terms. In this way, by understanding the meaning of basic prefixes and root words, a mechanism for an anticipated apprehension of new terms can be created.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 17-27
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Romanian
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