Question

The word diction contains the root dict. What does the root dict mean?

Answer 1

Answer:

The Latin root word dict and its variant dic both mean 'say. ' Some common English vocabulary words that come from this word root include dictionary, contradict, and dedicate. Perhaps the easiest way in which to remember this root is the word prediction, for a prediction is 'said' before something actually happens.

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Answer 2

Answer:

dict is prefix and main word also known as root word

Explanation:

A root word is a word or word part that can form the basis of new words through the addition of prefixes and suffixes. ... Many of the words we use in our daily language come from a root word. Once you pull off any prefixes or suffixes, the rootis usually what remains.