← Science Root Words Export Options Alphabetize Word-Def Delimiter Tab Comma Custom Def-Word Delimiter New Line Semicolon Custom Data Copy and paste the text below. It is read-only. Select All -ology suffix meaning the "study of" -ist suffix; indicates the person studying that type of science (geologist, chemist, physicist) -ic suffix; belonging to or related to that subject (physics, volcanic) bio- a prefix that relates to life or living organisms chem- prefix that relates to chemicals, chemical properties, or chemical reactions geo- a prefix that means "earth" astro- a prefix that means "star", "celestial body", or "outer space" physi- a prefix that relates to physical properties -nomy suffix; the sum of knowledge regarding a specific field (astronomy) -istry suffix; includes the study of or knowledge about that specific field (chemistry)