Earth, Water, Air, Fire: aer (air)

The ancients believed that the universe was composed of five basic elements: earth, air, fire, water, and sky. The Greek and Latin words for these elements still show up in our language today. Learn these words that come from the Greek root aer, meaning "air."
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  1. aerate
    fill, combine, or supply with oxygen
  2. aerial
    existing, living, growing, or operating in the air
  3. aerialist
    an acrobat who performs above the ground, as on a trapeze
  4. aerie
    the lofty nest of a bird of prey, such as a hawk or eagle
  5. aerobic
    depending on free oxygen or air
  6. aerobics
    exercise that increases the need for oxygen
  7. aerodynamic
    of or relating to the study of air
  8. aerodynamics
    the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of gases
  9. aeronaut
    someone who operates an aircraft
  10. aeronautics
    the theory and practice of navigation through air or space
  11. aerospace
    the atmosphere and outer space considered as a whole
  12. anaerobic
    not using or dependent on oxygen
Created on Fri Jun 06 15:01:55 EDT 2025 (updated Fri Jun 06 17:45:41 EDT 2025)

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