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Etymological root

cernere

Latin
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Words from this root(18)

discreet C2+
/dɪˈskrit/ careful and prudent, especially to avoid causing offence Meaning Off Sound Off
discrete C2+
/dɪˈskrit/ individually separate and distinct Meaning Off Sound Off
discernment C2+
/dɪˈsɚnmənt/ keen perception and good judgment Meaning Off Sound Off
decree C2+
/dɪˈkri/ an official order having the force of law Meaning Off Sound Off
discern C2+
/dɪˈsɝn/ to perceive or recognize something, often with difficulty Meaning Off Sound Off
discretionary C2+
/dɪˈskrɛʃəˌnɛri/ available for use at one's own judgment or choice Meaning Off Sound Off
secrete C2+
/sɪˈkrit/ to produce and discharge a substance; also, to hide away Meaning Off Sound Off
decern C2+
/dɪˈsɝn/ to decree or judge judicially, especially in Scots law Meaning Off Sound Off
discretely C2+
/dɪˈskritli/ in a separate or individually distinct manner Meaning Off Sound Off
indiscreet C2+
/ˌɪndɪˈskrit/ lacking discretion; unwisely free in speech or action Meaning Off Sound Off
decretory C2+
/ˈdɛkrɪˌtɔri/ of the nature of a decree; decisive or definitive Meaning Off Sound Off
discreetness C2+
/dɪˈskritnɪs/ the quality of being careful and prudent in speech or conduct Meaning Off Sound Off
discriminative C2+
/dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtɪv/ making or able to make fine distinctions; selective Meaning Off Sound Off
discriminatory C2+
/dɪˈskrɪmɪnəˌtɔri/ making unjust distinctions, especially on the basis of group Meaning Off Sound Off
unascertained C2+
/ˌʌnæsɚˈteɪnd/ not yet determined or established with certainty Meaning Off Sound Off
uncertainly C2+
/ʌnˈsɜːrtənli/ in a hesitant or doubtful manner Meaning Off Sound Off
uncertainness C2+
/ʌnˈsɜːrtənnəs/ the state of being unsure or doubtful; uncertainty Meaning Off Sound Off
unconcernedly C2+
/ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrnɪdli/ in a manner free from worry or interest; indifferently Meaning Off Sound Off

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