idiom
What's the prefix, sufix or root word for idiom?
Phonetic symbols
🇺🇸 /ˈɪdiəm/
🇬🇧 /ˈɪdiəm/
A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words.
Root-based analysis
The word 'idiom' comes from the Greek 'idios', meaning 'one's own', reflecting the unique and personal nature of idiomatic expressions.
- idioFrom Greek 'idios' meaning 'one's own, personal, private, peculiar, distinct.'
Examples
- idiosyncrasyA mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
- idiomaticPeculiar to or characteristic of a particular language.
Practice
Try to break down and memorize the following words using the same method- idiocracyA form of government in which absolute power is held by a dictator.
- idiophoneA musical instrument that creates sound primarily by the instrument as a whole vibrating—without the use of strings or membranes.
Make a sentence
- The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an idiom meaning to die.
- Understanding idioms can be challenging for language learners.
- She used an idiom to express her feelings in a unique way.