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The syllables 'offic-' make up the roots for two words. One has the meaning of to create work. In this sense, the root 'offic-' is formed from the combination of the noun 'opus' ['work'] and the infinitive 'facere' ['to do, make']. Latin derivatives of this Latin root are 'officium' ['duty'] and 'officina' ['workshop']. The other has the meaning of to put in the way. In this sense, the root 'offic-' is formed from the combination of the preposition 'ob' ['in front of'] and the infinitive 'facere' ['to do, make']. Latin derivatives of this Latin root are 'officere' ['to hinder'].

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