Etymological root
*h₁es-
Proto-Indo-European
Words from this root(12)
was
A1
/wəz/
Past tense of "be" used with I, he, she, or it.
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power
A2
/ˈpaʊɚ/
The ability to control or influence people and events.
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possible
A2
/ˈpɑ.sə.bəl/
Able to happen or exist.
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interest
A2
/ˈɪn.tɹɛst/
a feeling of wanting to know about or take part in something.
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sin
C1
/sɪn/
An act that breaks a religious or moral law.
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potential
B1
/po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/
A natural ability or quality that could develop in the future.
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essential
B1
/ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/
Extremely important and necessary.
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essence
B1
/ˈɛsəns/
The most basic and important quality that makes something what it is.
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absent
B1
/ˈæb.sn̩t/
not in a place where you are expected to be
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soothe
B1
/suːð/
To make someone feel calmer and less worried or upset.
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euphoria
C2
/juˈfo.ɹi.ə/
A feeling of intense happiness and excitement.
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absenteeism
C2+
/ˌæbsənˈtiɪzəm/
the habitual practice of being absent from work or duty
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