Latin and Greek Roots of English Vocabulary: An Online Manual: Lesson 117 [mal(e)-]

February 12, 2012

Root	Original Meaning/ Usage Notes	English Derivatives	Vocabulary
(base) mal(e)- [from Latin]	(adjective) bad	malady malaria [literally, ‘bad airness;’ an infectious illness transmitted by the bite of the anopheles mosquito.] malediction [literally, ‘badly-saying;’ a curse.] malfeasance malice [literally, ‘badness;’ evil intent toward others.] malnutrition [literally, ‘bad nourishment;’ inadequate nutrition because of lack of proper food or from a disease; dystrophy.]	malady (noun) [literally, ‘bad condition;’ an illness.]   malfeasance (noun) [literally, ‘doing bad;’ misconduct of an office.]

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