Question

Which is a combining form, not a prefix or a suffix? A. CENTESIS B. PATHO C. OPSY D. RETRO

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is B. Patho is a combining form, not a prefix or a suffix, as it is a word that has a meaning by its own.

Explanation:

Pathos is one of the two forces that regulate the human soul according to Greek thought. It opposes the Logos, which is the rational part. Pathos in fact corresponds to the irrational part of the soul. It can have both positive and negative connotations depending on the context.  

For the ancient Greeks this "emotional force" was closely connected to the Dionysian realities or in any case of the mystery rites. For this reason Pathos indicated all the irrational instincts that bind man to his animal nature and prevent him from rising to the divine level.

Answer 2

Combining form is a linguistic form that occurs only in combination with other forms. This word is used, or used with a particular meaning, only when joined to another word.

PATHO is a combining form, not a prefix or a suffix. Correct answer: B