The abbreviation "dict." is derived from the Latin word "dictum," which means "something that is said." It is commonly used in English to refer to a dictionary or a definition.
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pre-dict-able "dict" is the root (from the Latin "dictum")
The Greek word "dict" means to say or speak. It is the root for words like "dictate" and "dictionary."
Many English words have roots from Greek and Latin languages. Common Greek roots include "bio" (life), "tele" (far), and "chron" (time). Common Latin roots include "dict" (say), "aud" (hear), and "port" (carry).
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.
dictere is a word from greek
dictere is a word from greek
The word "dict" originates from the Latin verb "dicere," which means "to say" or "to speak." It is used in English as a prefix meaning "to speak about" or "to say."
Having to do with saying or with what is said is the English equivalent of 'dict-'. The Latin syllable is the stem for the past participle 'dictus'. The participle is to the verb 'dicere', which means 'to say'.
Twilight is crespuculum in latin. =)Here is a link for a list of latin words and their meanings.http://www.math.ubc.ca/~cass/frivs/latin/latin-dict-full.html
The root word dict means speak or say. Dict is in words such as predict, dictate, and diction.