Etymological root
cernere
Latin
Words from this root(18)
discreet
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/dɪˈskrit/
careful and prudent, especially to avoid causing offence
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discrete
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/dɪˈskrit/
individually separate and distinct
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discernment
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/dɪˈsɚnmənt/
keen perception and good judgment
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decree
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/dɪˈkri/
an official order having the force of law
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discern
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/dɪˈsɝn/
to perceive or recognize something, often with difficulty
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discretionary
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/dɪˈskrɛʃəˌnɛri/
available for use at one's own judgment or choice
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secrete
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/sɪˈkrit/
to produce and discharge a substance; also, to hide away
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decern
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/dɪˈsɝn/
to decree or judge judicially, especially in Scots law
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discretely
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/dɪˈskritli/
in a separate or individually distinct manner
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indiscreet
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/ˌɪndɪˈskrit/
lacking discretion; unwisely free in speech or action
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decretory
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/ˈdɛkrɪˌtɔri/
of the nature of a decree; decisive or definitive
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discreetness
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/dɪˈskritnɪs/
the quality of being careful and prudent in speech or conduct
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discriminative
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/dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtɪv/
making or able to make fine distinctions; selective
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discriminatory
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/dɪˈskrɪmɪnəˌtɔri/
making unjust distinctions, especially on the basis of group
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unascertained
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/ˌʌnæsɚˈteɪnd/
not yet determined or established with certainty
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uncertainly
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/ʌnˈsɜːrtənli/
in a hesitant or doubtful manner
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uncertainness
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/ʌnˈsɜːrtənnəs/
the state of being unsure or doubtful; uncertainty
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unconcernedly
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/ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrnɪdli/
in a manner free from worry or interest; indifferently
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