To assert the contrary of; to oppose in words; to take issue with; to gainsay; to deny the truth of, as of a statement or a speaker; to impugn., To be contrary to; to oppose; to resist., To oppose in words; to gainsay; to deny, or assert the contrary of, something.
Words such as contradict, dictate, and prediction have dictus as a root.
The root word of "rebuttal" is "rebut," which means to contradict or oppose an argument or evidence.
The root of "claudere" meaning close is "claus-".
The root word "etom" does not have a specific meaning in English. It is not a common root word in the English language.
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Contradict ; the root word is 'Dict' It is from Latin for 'speaking' Contra ; also from Latin, means 'Against' . or oppose. So putting the two together we have contradict ; opposing what is being said.
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Words such as contradict, dictate, and prediction have dictus as a root.
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The root word 'dic' means 'speak' or 'say'.
The root word of "rebuttal" is "rebut," which means to contradict or oppose an argument or evidence.
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Dictate, Diction, Contradict, Dictum, Jurisdiction
"It would not be wise to contradict this answer." Meaning: It would not be wise to say that this answer is wrong.
No. They have completely unrelated meanings.
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