It means say.
The root "dict" or "dic" means to say or speak. It is derived from Latin and is often seen in words related to speaking, such as dictionary (collection of words) or dictate (to command).
The root word dict means speak or say. Dict is in words such as predict, dictate, and diction.
The Greek word "dict" means to say or speak. It is the root for words like "dictate" and "dictionary."
Dictate, Diction, Contradict, Dictum, Jurisdiction
pre-dict-able "dict" is the root (from the Latin "dictum")
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'dict' comes from 'dico, dicere, dixi, dictus', the Latin verb for 'to say/speak'. Therefore, words with the root 'dict' have to do with speaking and speeches.Examples:diction -- word choicedictation -- speech intended for reproduction in writing
The form dict is a root, not a suffix.It means "spoken" (Latin dictum) and is seen ending the words edict, interdict, and contradict.
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The Latin stem dict- is probably derived from the fourth principle part of the verb dico. Dictum is having been said. So the latin stem dict is probably to say.
Some words with the prefix 'dict' are:dictatedictationDictatordictatorialdictiondictionarydictum