Latin and Greek Roots of English Vocabulary: An Online Manual: Lesson 16 [dic-/dict-]

March 7, 2010

Root	Original Meaning/ Usage Notes	English Derivatives	Vocabulary
(base) dic-/dict- [from Latin]	(verb) to say	benediction dictator diction [literally, ‘saying;’ the choice and use of words in speaking or in writing.] edict [literally, ‘said out;’ a legally binding decree or proclamation or pronouncement.] to indict [literally, ‘to say unto;’ to accuse someone formally of wrongdoing or crime.] malediction [literally, ‘badly-saying;’ a curse.]	benediction (noun) [literally, ‘well-saying;’ a blessing.] dictator (noun) [literally, ‘official sayer;’ an ancient Roman leader designated to lead the city temporarily in a crisis; an absolute or autocratic ruler.]

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