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-cern-,-cert, -cret-, -cree- are all from L. cernare, to sift, separate, and means "judge, establish as true, sift, separate". [These less stringent roots are etymologically related to the more harsh roots -crit-, -cris-, -crim- from Gr. krinein, to separate, judge.]
(certain, certificate, certify, certiorari, certitude, concern, decern, discretion, excrement, incertitude, recrement, secern, secernment, secret)
ascertain (GRE) v. (as-, to + L. certus, certain pp of cernare, to decide, resolve) To find out or learn for certainty, by trial, examination, or experiment.
decree (GRE) n. (L. decretum, a decree. de-, from + -cree-, judge) To determine judicially by authority what a subordinate or one with authority is to do in a certain case.
discern v. (dis-, apart + -cern-, separate) To see or understand the difference; to make distinction. To see and identify by noting differences; to discriminate.
discernible adj. (discern- + -able, able, Qu, T) Capable of being discerned by the eye or understanding.
discreet adj. (dis-, apart, from + -crete, judge, separate) Prudent, careful in avoiding evil; cautious; wary; judicious; heedful. Careful about what one says or does.
discrete (GRE) adj. (L. discretus, to distinguish, to separate. dis, apart, from + -crete-, separate, see) Separate, distinct, disjunct, made up of distinct parts.
excretion n. (ex-, out + -cret-, separate, sift + -ion, S, P, R, A) To separate and throw off or out. The act of excreting; getting rid of waste matter; sweat, urine, etc.
indiscernible adj. (in-, not + dis-, apart + -cern-, separate, see + -ible, capable of) Imperceptible; not discoverable or visible.
indiscreet adj. (in-, not + discreet) Wanting in discretion; injudicious; imprudent; heedless.
secrecy n. (L. secretus, pp. of secernere,to set apart. se-, apart + -cret-, separate + -y, Qu, A, C) A quality of being secret or hidden.
secretary n. (LL. secretarius, one entrusted with secrets) A person hired to write letters, keeps records, or to do writing for others. Amanuensis.
secretive adj. (se-, apart + -cret-, separate + -ive, related to, Qu, T) Tending to secrete; secretive.
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What is the root word to certified?
The root word for "certified" is "certify." It comes from the Latin word "certus," meaning "to make certain."
What does the latin root word tempus mean?
ANSWER Time.
What is the root word of lax mean?
From the Latin word laxus, meaning "loose"
What does the latin root calor mean?
Calor is the Latin word for "heat".
What does the Latin root word 'mis' mean?
Hhgggg
What latin or greek root do you find in the word ascertain?
cert
What does the root word cert mean?
The root word CERT means "sure" An example is certain, certify, certificate
What is the root word to certified?
The root word for "certified" is "certify." It comes from the Latin word "certus," meaning "to make certain."
What does the latin root word tempus mean?
ANSWER Time.
What is the root word of lax mean?
From the Latin word laxus, meaning "loose"
What does the latin root calor mean?
Calor is the Latin word for "heat".
What does the root word aero mean?
it means air and it is a Latin root word
The root cert- in the word certify means?
Sure
What is the meaning of the latin word part cert?
sure
What does the latin root word micro mean?
single
What does the latin root word dem mean?
People
What does the Latin root word socia mean?
unite
