Prefix Origins “tri-”
Adding the prefix “tri-” to a word applies the meaning “three”. This prefix has
its origins in both Latin (“tres” and “tria”) and Greek (“treis” and “tria”).
Add the prefix “tri” then write the new words:
cycle
ceps
angle
plet
pod
ple
athlon
ptych
logy
dent
Write the above “tri” words next to their correct meanings :
A muscle with three heads (points of origin).
A three wheeled cycle, pedalled by the feet.
A three-pronged spear.
A series of three related works of literature.
A stand or a table having three legs.
A group of three similar things, eg. one of three born at one birth.
Three times as much.
An athletic contest comprised of three different events.
A three-sided polygon.
Write a brief description of a triptych:
Write as many words as you can using only the letters in:
TRIATHLETE
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