Question

for which of the following reasons does the word centipede mean \an insect with one hundred legs\?

a. cent means \insect\ and ped means \legs.\

b. cent means \extra\ and ped means \walk.\

c. cent means \hundred\ and ped means \insect.\

d. cent means \one hundred\ and ped means \foot.\

Explanation:

The word "centipede" comes from Latin roots. "Cent-" is a root meaning one hundred, and "-ped" (from Latin "pes") means foot. Combining these roots gives the meaning "one hundred feet/legs", which matches the definition provided. We analyze each option against these root meanings:

• Option A incorrectly defines "cent" as insect.
• Option B incorrectly defines both roots.
• Option C incorrectly defines "ped" as insect.
• Option D correctly matches the Latin roots to their meanings.

Answer:

D. Cent means "one hundred" and ped means "foot."