Etymological root
*peh₁-
Proto-Indo-European
Words from this root(8)
patient
A2
/ˈpeɪʃənt/
Able to stay calm and wait without getting annoyed.
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passion
B1
/ˈpæʃən/
A very strong feeling, such as love, excitement, or anger.
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patience
B1
/ˈpæɪ̯.ʃəns/
The ability to stay calm and wait without getting angry or upset.
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passionate
B2
/ˈpæʃənɪt/
Showing or feeling very strong emotions or enthusiasm.
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fiend
C1
/fiːnd/
A cruel or evil person.
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penitentiary
C2
/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəɹi/
used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers
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passive
B1
/ˈpæsɪv/
Accepting what happens without taking action or resisting.
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incompatible
C2+
/ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbəl/
unable to exist or work together harmoniously
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