Words from this root (12)
saw
A1
/sɑ/
cut with a saw
sex
B1
/sɛks/
activities associated with sexual intercourse; most commonly referring to genital to genital insertive intercourse, but variously defined as including oral stimulation, non-insertive sex, and more
signal
B1
/ˈsɪɡnəl/
notably out of the ordinary
section
A1
/ˈsɛkʃən/
one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
signature
B1
/ˈsɪɡ.nə.t͡ʃɚ/
a sheet with several pages printed on it
sector
B2
/ˈsɛk.təɹ/
a particular aspect of life or activity
insect
A2
/ˈɪn.sɛkt/
An arthropod (in the Insecta class) characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.
scarlet
B2
/ˈskɑɹlɪt/
A brilliant red colour sometimes tinged with orange.
assign
B1
/əˈsaɪn/
to select something or someone for a specific purpose
segment
B2
/ˈsɛɡmɛnt/
one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
dissect
C1
/dɪˈsɛkt/
cut open or cut apart
scythe
B2
/ˈsaɪð/
cut with a scythe