How to find original meaning of a Latin or Greek word in the Biological Taxonomy?

1. Is taxonomy Latin or Greek?
2. How can you recognize an English word that came from Greek roots?
3. Does biology use Greek or Latin?

Is taxonomy Latin or Greek?

Taxonomy comes from the Greek "taxis" = arrangement, and "nomos" = law. Taxonomy is generally considered to include the disciplines of classification, identification and nomenclature.

How can you recognize an English word that came from Greek roots?

Words that starts with 'ph-' are usually of Greek origin, for example: philosophy, physical, photo, phrase, philanthropy. Many English words are formed of parts of words (morphemes) that originate from the Greek language, including the following examples: phobia (fear of), as in arachnophobia – the fear of spiders.

Does biology use Greek or Latin?

The word 'Biology' is obtained from the words of the ancient Greek language. The Greek words 'Bios' means 'life' and 'logos' means 'to study' or simple 'study'.