SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does the prefix “uni” means?
A
1. Two
B
2. One
C
3. more
D
4.many
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The prefix uni-which means “one” is an important prefix in the English language. For instance, the prefix uni-gave rise to the words unicycle, uniform, and unison. Perhaps the easiest way to remember that uni-means “one” is through the word unicorn, or mythological horse that had “one” horn.

Detailed explanation-2: -A uni is an institution where students study for degrees and where academic research is done. Uni is short for ‘university’.

Detailed explanation-3: -I happened to come across this young man who has the unique skill of being able to ride a unicycle. Uni means ‘one’ or ‘single’. Unique comes originally from the Latin word ‘unicus’-meaning “only, single, alone of its kind”. Riding a unicycle is a pretty unique skill.

Detailed explanation-4: -word-forming element meaning “having one only, ‘’ from Latin uni-, combining form of unus “one” (from PIE root *oi-no-“one, unique").

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