Latin and Greek Roots of English Vocabulary: An Online Manual: Lesson 6 [cur(r)-, curs-]
December 27, 2009
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Root
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Original Meaning/ Usage Notes
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English Derivatives
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Vocabulary
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cur(r)-/curs- [cours-/ cor(s)-] [from Latin]
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(verb) to run
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course current [literally, ‘running;’ a steady onward motion.] cursive [literally, ‘similar to running;’ having successive letters joined together in a flow.] excursion to recur [literally, ‘to run back or again;’ to happen (to occur) again.] succor [literally, ‘running up-from-under;’ help; assistance.] |
course (noun) [literally, ‘a running;’ directed route or path.]
excursion (noun) [literally, ‘a running out;’ a short pleasure trip.]
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