This document defines and provides examples for the root words "mater", "micro", "ortho", "path", and "man/i/u". It defines "mater" as mother, "micro" as very small, "ortho" as straight, "path" as feeling or emotion, and "man/i/u" as hand. Examples are given for words containing each root, along with a sample sentence using one of the example words.

1. Root words! ElissaLePoire

2. mater, matr/iDefinition: motherEXAMPLES:maternal - relating to motherhood;maternity - the state of being a mother; matriarch - a woman head of a household.Sentence: my mom is the matriarch of our house hold.

3. microDefinition:verysmall, short, minute EXAMPLES:microbe - a very small living thing; microchip - a tiny wafer with an integrated circuit; microscope - a device to see very small things.Sentence: the microscopic paramecium was herd to see.

4. orthoDefinition:straightEXAMPLES:orthodontist - a dentist that straightens teeth; orthopedic - a doctor concerned with the proper alignment of the bones; orthography - the correct way of writing.Sentence: I had to go to the orthodontist to get my teeth fixed.

5. pathDefinition: feeling, emotionEXAMPLES:antipathy - a feeling of great dislike; apathy - a lack of feeling or interest;empathy - ability to understand another's feelingsSentence: I felt empathy for the child.

6. man/i/uDefinition: handEXAMPLES:maneuver - to move by hand; manual - done with the hands;manuscript - a book written by hand.Sentence: I had to maneuver the huge block to the side.