*deyḱ- Proto-Indo-European

Words from this root (19)

teach A1
/tiːt͡ʃ/ To pass on knowledge to.
condition A2
/kənˈɖi.ʃən/ (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement
toe A2
/toʊ/ drive obliquely
indicate A2
/ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/ to give evidence of
addict B2
/ˈæd.ɪkt/ someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction
predict A2
/pɹɪˈdɪkt/ To make a prediction: to forecast, foretell, or estimate a future event on the basis of knowledge and reasoning; to prophesy a future event on the basis of mystical knowledge or power.
addiction B2
/əˈdɪkˌʃən/ A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.
indication B2
/ɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ something (as a course of action) that is indicated as expedient or necessary
preach C1
/ˈpriːtʃ/ deliver a sermon
dedication B2
/ˌdɛdəˈkeɪʃən/ a ceremony in which something, for example a building, is dedicated to some goal or purpose
dedicate B1
/ˈdɛdəˌkeɪt/ inscribe or address by way of compliment
index B2
/ˈɪndɛks/ adjust through indexation
dictate C1
/ˈdɪkˌteɪt/ a guiding principle
dictator B2
/ˈdɪkˌteɪtəɹ/ a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner
prediction A2
/pɹɪˈdɪkʃən/ A statement of what will happen in the future.
predicament B2
/pɹɪˈdɪkəmənt/ a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
contradict B2
/ˌkɑn.tɹəˈdɪkt/ To deny the truth or validity of (a statement or statements).
indicator C1
/ˈɪndəˌkeɪtɝ/ A pointer or index that indicates something.
predicate B2
/ˈpɹɛd.ɪ.kɪt/ one of the two main constituents of a sentence

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