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Latin and Greek Roots in Scientific Terminology
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Which classical language has had the most significant influence on scientific terminology?
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Latin
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Latin has been the dominant language of science for centuries, and its influence can be seen in the vast majority of scientific terms. Many scientific terms are derived directly from Latin words, while others are derived from Greek words that were later Latinized.