| 【pos-, pon-, pause】 are a [English Root word(stem)] from the Latin word(s) "ponere," "positus," and "pausare." It carries the basic meaning of "put," "place," and "cease." |
[English words in the top 5000 most frequently used containing the root "pos-, pon-, pause"]
component ***[2531] The components of something are the parts that it is made of.
compose **[4154] The things that something is composed of are its parts or members. The separate things that compose something are the parts or members that form it.
composer ☆[4856] A composer is a person who writes music, especially classical music.
composition **[3661] When you talk about the composition of something, you are referring to the way in which its various parts are put together and arranged.
compound **[4264]
deposit **[3887] A deposit is a sum of money which is part of the full price of something, and which you pay when you agree to buy it.
disposal ☆[5120] Disposal is the act of getting rid of something that is no longer wanted or needed.
dispose ☆[4797] to deal with or settle
expose ****[1666] To expose something that is usually hidden means to uncover it so that it can be seen.
exposure ***[2967] Exposure to something dangerous means being in a situation where it might affect you.
impose ****[1919]
opponent ***[2719] A politician's opponents are other politicians who belong to a different party or who have different aims or policies.
oppose ****[2129] If you oppose someone or oppose their plans or ideas, you disagree with what they want to do and try to prevent them from doing it.
opposed ***[3377] not agreeing with or approving of something or someone
opposing ***[3130] Opposing ideas or tendencies are totally different from each other.
opposite ****[1484] The opposite side or part of something is the side or part that is furthest away from you.
opposition ***[2852] Opposition is strong, angry, or violent disagreement and disapproval.
pause ***[2560] If you pause while you are doing something, you stop for a short period and then continue.
pose ****[2291] to put, place
position ****[1073] The position of someone or something is the place where they are in relation to other things.
positive ****[1055] If you are positive about things, you are hopeful and confident, and think of the good aspects of a situation rather than the bad ones.
post ****[585] You can use post to refer to letters and packages that are delivered to you. in AM, usually use mail
poster **[760] A poster is a large notice or picture that you stick on a wall or board, often in order to advertise something.
proposal ****[1642] A proposal is a plan or an idea, often a formal or written one, which is suggested for people to think about and decide upon.
propose ***[2741] If you propose something such as a plan or an idea, you suggest it for people to think about and decide upon.
proposition ☆[5102] If you describe something such as a task or an activity as, for example, a difficult proposition or an attractive proposition, you mean that it is difficult or pleasant to do.
purpose ****[1269] The purpose of something is the reason for which it is made or done.
suppose ****[1448] You can use suppose or supposing before mentioning a possible situation or action. You usually then go on to consider the effects that this situation or action might have.
supposed **[4281] You can use supposed to suggest that something that people talk about or believe in may not in fact exist, happen, or be as it is described.
supposedly **[3813] supposed + ly
[WORD ROOT]root pose
[VARIATIONS OF ROOT] pose, pon, post, posi, posit, pone, pause, pound
[ETYMOLOGY]root (Latin) ponere, positus, pausare
[MEANING]root put, place, cease
【DETAILs OF ORIGIN(ETYMOLOGY】
- 【Latin】 ponere to put, place
- 【Latin】 positus [pp of ponere]
- 【Latin】 pausare [from Late Latin pausa, replaced Latin ponere] to halt, rest, cease, pause; cause to pause or rest
Please see the Word information in detail as follows;
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component ★★★[2531] noun from component 〈 pose
【DEFINITION】 The components of something are the parts that it is made of.
【pl.】 Components
【ROOTs】 ⑴ com; together, with ⑵ pon(pose); put, place ⑶ ent(ant); noun suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin ponere》 to put, place
【First Known Meaning】 constituent part or element
【DERIVATIVEs】 componential, component
compose ★★[4154] verb from compose 〈 pose
【DEFINITION】 The things that something is composed of are its parts or members. The separate things that compose something are the parts or members that form it.
【Declension/Conjugation】 composed composed composing composes
【SYNONYM】 make up
【ROOTs】 ⑴ com; together, with, completely ⑵ pose; put, place
【Etymology】 《Latin ponere》 to put, place
【DERIVATIVEs】 compose, composite, compositely, compositeness, composition, compositional, compositionally, compositive, composure
composer ☆[4856] noun from compose 〈 pose
【DEFINITION】 A composer is a person who writes music, especially classical music.
【COMPOSITION】 compose + er
【ROOTs】 ⑴ com; together, with, completely ⑵ pos(pose); put, place ⑶ er; noun suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin ponere》 to put, place
composition ★★[3661] noun from compose 〈 pose
【DEFINITION】 When you talk about the composition of something, you are referring to the way in which its various parts are put together and arranged.
【pl.】 compositions
【ROOTs】 ⑴ com; together, with, completely ⑵ posit(pose); put, place ⑶ ion; noun suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin ponere》 to put, place
【First Known Meaning】 action of combining,
【DERIVATIVEs】 compose, composite, compositely, compositeness, composition, compositional, compositionally, compositive, composure
compound ★★[4264] noun from compound 〈 pose
【DEFINITION】
【pl.】 compounds
【ROOTs】 ⑴ com; together, with ⑵ pound(pose); put, place
【Etymology】 《Latin componere》 [com+ponere] to put together, to collect a whole from several parts
【First Known Meaning】 a compound thing, something produced by the combination of two or more ingredients
【DERIVATIVEs】 compoundable, compounder, compound
deposit ★★[3887] noun from depose 〈 pose
【DEFINITION】 A deposit is a sum of money which is part of the full price of something, and which you pay when you agree to buy it.
【pl.】 deposits
【ANTONYM】 withdrawal
【ROOTs】 ⑴ de; down, under ⑵ posit(pose); put, place
【Etymology】 《Latin deponere》 de+ponere; lay aside, put down, deposit
【First Known Meaning】 state of being placed in safe-keeping
【DERIVATIVEs】 deposit, depositor
disposal ☆[5120] noun from dispose 〈 pose
【DEFINITION】 Disposal is the act of getting rid of something that is no longer wanted or needed.
【pl.】 disposals
【ROOTs】 ⑴ dis; away, spart ⑵ pos(pose); put, place ⑶ al; noun suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin ponere》 to put, place
【First Known Meaning】 power to make use of, right to dispose of or control;
【DERIVATIVEs】 disposal, dispose, disposer, disposition
dispose ☆[4797] verb from dispose 〈 pose
【DEFINITION】 to deal with or settle
【ROOTs】 ⑴ dis; away, spart ⑵ pose; put, place
【Etymology】 《Latin ponere》 to put, place
【First Known Meaning】 set in order, place in a particular order; give direction or tendency to; incline the mind or heart of
【DERIVATIVEs】 disposal, dispose, disposer, disposition
expose ★★★★[1666] verb from expose 〈 pose
【DEFINITION】 ① To expose something that is usually hidden means to uncover it so that it can be seen.
② To expose a person or situation means to reveal that they are bad or immoral in some way.
③ If someone is exposed to something dangerous or unpleasant, they are put in a situation in which it might affect them.
【Declension/Conjugation】 exposed, exposed, exposing, exposes
【SYNONYM】 reveal, unmask
【COMPOSITION】 ex + pose
【ROOTs】 ⑴ ex; out, out of ⑵ pose; put, place
【Etymology】 《Latin exponere》 set forth, lay open, exhibit, reveal, publish
【First Known Meaning】 to leave without shelter or defense
【DERIVATIVEs】 exposable, exposal, expose, exposer, exposition, expositional, expositive, expository, exposure
exposure ★★★[2967] noun
【DEFINITION】 Exposure to something dangerous means being in a situation where it might affect you.
【pl.】 exposures
【SYNONYM】 publicity
【ROOTs】 ⑴ ex; out, out of ⑵ pos(pose); put, place ⑶ ure; noun suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin ponere》 to put, place
【DERIVATIVEs】 exposable, exposal, expose, exposer, exposition, exposure
impose ★★★★[1919] verb from impose 〈 pose
【DEFINITION】
【Declension/Conjugation】 imposed, imposed, imposing, imposes
【ROOTs】 ⑴ im(in); in, on ⑵ pose; put, place
【Etymology】 《Latin ponere》 to put, place
【DERIVATIVEs】 imposable, impose, imposer, imposition, imposter
opponent ★★★[2719] noun from oppose 〈 pose
【DEFINITION】 A politician's opponents are other politicians who belong to a different party or who have different aims or policies.
【pl.】 opponents
【SYNONYM】 adversary
【ROOTs】 ⑴ op(ob); against, toward, to ⑵ pon(pose); put, place ⑶ ent(ant); noun suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin opponere》 ob+ponere; set against
【First Known Meaning】 one who opposes, an adversary, an antagonist,
【DERIVATIVEs】 opponency, oppose, opposer, opposing, opposingly, opposite, opposition, oppositive, opponent
oppose ★★★★[2129] verb from oppose 〈 pose
【DEFINITION】 If you oppose someone or oppose their plans or ideas, you disagree with what they want to do and try to prevent them from doing it.
【Declension/Conjugation】 opposed, opposed, opposing, opposes
【SYNONYM】 protest
【ROOTs】 ⑴ op(ob); against, toward ⑵ pose; put, place
【Etymology】 《Latin opponere》 ob+ponere; set against
【DERIVATIVEs】 opponency, oppose, opposer, opposing, opposingly, opposite, oppositely, oppositeness, opposition, oppositional, oppositionist, oppositionless, oppositive, opponent
opposed ★★★[3377] adjective from oppose 〈 pose
【DEFINITION】 ① not agreeing with or approving of something or someone
② usually + to
③ completely different
【COMPOSITION】 oppose + ed
【ROOTs】 ⑴ op(ob); against, toward ⑵ pos(pose); put, place ⑶ ed; adjective suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin opponere》 ob+ponere; set against
opposing ★★★[3130] adjective from oppose 〈 pose
【DEFINITION】 Opposing ideas or tendencies are totally different from each other.
【COMPOSITION】 oppose + ing
【ROOTs】 ⑴ op(ob); against, toward ⑵ pos(pose); put, place ⑶ ing; adjective suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin opponere》 ob+ponere; set against
【DERIVATIVEs】 oppose, opposer, opposing, opposingly, opposite, opposition, oppositive, opponent
opposite ★★★★[1484] adjective from oppose 〈 pose
【DEFINITION】 The opposite side or part of something is the side or part that is furthest away from you.
【SYNONYM】 contrary
【ROOTs】 ⑴ op(ob); against, toward ⑵ pos(pose); put, place ⑶ ite; suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin opponere》 ob+ponere; set against
【DERIVATIVEs】 oppose, opposer, opposing, opposingly, opposite, oppositely, oppositeness, opposition, oppositional, oppositionist, oppositionless, oppositive, opponent
opposition ★★★[2852] noun from oppose 〈 pose
【DEFINITION】 Opposition is strong, angry, or violent disagreement and disapproval.
【pl.】 oppositions
【COMPOSITION】 opposite + ion
【ROOTs】 ⑴ op(ob); against, toward ⑵ posit(pose); put, place ⑶ ion; noun suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin opponere》 ob+ponere; set against
【DERIVATIVEs】 oppose, opposer, opposing, opposingly, opposite, oppositely, oppositeness, opposition, oppositional, oppositionist, oppositionless, oppositive, opponent
pause ★★★[2560] verb from pause
【DEFINITION】 If you pause while you are doing something, you stop for a short period and then continue.
【Declension/Conjugation】 paused, paused, pausing, pauses
【ROOTs】 pause(pose); halt, rest
【Etymology】 《Latin pausa》 [from Greek pausis] a halt, stop, cessation
【First Known Meaning】 make a temporary stop or intermission
【DERIVATIVEs】 pausal, pauseless, pauser, pausing, pause
pose ★★★★[2291] combining form from pose
【DEFINITION】 to put, place
【ROOTs】 pose; put, place, cease
【Etymology】 《Latin ponere》 to put, place
position ★★★★[1073] noun from pose
【DEFINITION】 The position of someone or something is the place where they are in relation to other things.
【pl.】 positions
【SYNONYM】 post, post, stance
【ROOTs】 ⑴ posit(pose); put, place ⑵ ion; noun suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin ponere》 to put, place
【First Known Meaning】 position, supposition
【DERIVATIVEs】 positional, position
positive ★★★★[1055] adjective from positive 〈 pose
【DEFINITION】 If you are positive about things, you are hopeful and confident, and think of the good aspects of a situation rather than the bad ones.
【SYNONYM】 absolute, conclusive, veritable, optimistic
【ANTONYM】 negative
【ROOTs】 ⑴ pos(pose); put, place ⑵ it; - ⑶ ive; adjective suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin ponere》 to put, place
【DERIVATIVEs】 positively, positiveness, positivity, positive
post ★★★★[585] noun from post
【DEFINITION】 ① The post is the public service or system by which letters and packages are collected and delivered. (in AM, usually use mail)
② You can use post to refer to letters and packages that are delivered to you. (in AM, usually use mail)
③ Post is used to refer to an occasion when letters or packages are delivered. For example, first post on a particular day is the first time that things are delivered.
【pl.】 posts
【SYNONYM】 position
【ROOTs】 post(pose); put, place, cease
【Etymology】 《Latin ponere》 to put, place
【DERIVATIVEs】 post, postage, postal, postally
poster ★★[760] noun from post
【DEFINITION】 A poster is a large notice or picture that you stick on a wall or board, often in order to advertise something.
【pl.】 posters
【SYNONYM】 placard, bill
【COMPOSITION】 post + er
【ROOTs】 ⑴ post(pose); put, place, cease ⑵ er; suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin ponere》 to put, place
proposal ★★★★[1642] noun from propose 〈 pose
【DEFINITION】 A proposal is a plan or an idea, often a formal or written one, which is suggested for people to think about and decide upon.
【pl.】 proposals
【COMPOSITION】 propose + al
【ROOTs】 ⑴ pro; before, forth ⑵ pos(pose); put, place ⑶ al; adjective suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin ponere》 to put, place
【DERIVATIVEs】 proposable, proposal, propose, proposer, proposition
propose ★★★[2741] verb from propose 〈 pose
【DEFINITION】 If you propose something such as a plan or an idea, you suggest it for people to think about and decide upon.
【Declension/Conjugation】 proposed, proposed, proposing, proposes
【SYNONYM】 propound, nominate, suggest, moot
【ANTONYM】 second, ose
【ROOTs】 ⑴ pro; before, forth ⑵ pose; put, place
【Etymology】 《Latin ponere》 to put, place
【DERIVATIVEs】 proposable, proposal, propose, proposer, proposition, propositional, propositionally
proposition ☆[5102] noun from propose 〈 pose
【DEFINITION】 If you describe something such as a task or an activity as, for example, a difficult proposition or an attractive proposition, you mean that it is difficult or pleasant to do.
【pl.】 propositions
【SYNONYM】 matter
【COMPOSITION】 propose + ion
【ROOTs】 ⑴ pro; before, forth, forward, ahead ⑵ posit(pose); put, place ⑶ ion; noun suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin ponere》 to put, place
【First Known Meaning】 a riddle; a setting forth as a topic for discussion or discourse
【DERIVATIVEs】 proposable, proposal, propose, proposer, proposition, propositional, propositionally
purpose ★★★★[1269] noun from purpose 〈 pose
【DEFINITION】 The purpose of something is the reason for which it is made or done.
【pl.】 purposes
【SYNONYM】 determination
【ROOTs】 ⑴ pur(pro); before, forth, forward ⑵ pose; put, place, cease
【Etymology】 《Latin proponere》 pro+ponere; put forth, set forth, lay out, display, expose to view
【DERIVATIVEs】 purposeless, purposely, purposive, purpose
suppose ★★★★[1448] verb from suppose 〈 pose
【DEFINITION】 You can use suppose or supposing before mentioning a possible situation or action. You usually then go on to consider the effects that this situation or action might have.
【Declension/Conjugation】 supposed, supposed, supposing, supposes
【SYNONYM】 imagine
【ROOTs】 ⑴ sup(sub); below ⑵ pose; put, place
【Etymology】 《Latin supponere》 sub+ponere; put or place under; to subordinate, make subject
【First Known Meaning】 to assume as the basis of argument
【DERIVATIVEs】 supposable, supposal, supposer, supposition, suppose
supposed ★★[4281] adjective from suppose 〈 pose
【DEFINITION】 You can use supposed to suggest that something that people talk about or believe in may not in fact exist, happen, or be as it is described.
【SYNONYM】 alleged
【COMPOSITION】 suppose + ed
【ROOTs】 ⑴ sup(sub); below ⑵ pos(pose); put, place ⑶ ed; adjective suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin supponere》 sub+ponere; put or place under; to subordinate, make subject
supposedly ★★[3813] adverb from suppose 〈 pose
【DEFINITION】 supposed + ly
【SYNONYM】 allegedly
【COMPOSITION】 supposed + ly
【ROOTs】 ⑴ sup(sub); below ⑵ pos(pose); put, place ⑶ ed; adjective suffix ⑷ ly; adverb suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin supponere》 sub+ponere; put or place under; to subordinate, make subject
Other words containing "pos-, pon-, pause"; appose, apposite, apropos, componential, composite, compositely, compositeness, compositional, compositionally, compositive, compost, composure, compoundable, compounder, depose, disposability, disposable, disposableness, disposer, disposition, exponent, exposable, exposal, exposer, exposition, expositional, expositive, expository, expound, imposable, imposer, imposition, imposter, impound, menopausal, menopause, menopausic, opponency, opposer, opposingly, oppositely, oppositeness, oppositional, oppositionist, oppositionless, oppositive, pausal, pauseless, pauser, pausing, positional, positively, positiveness, positivity, postage, postal, postally, postcard, postmodern, postmodernism, postmodernist, postponable, postpone, postponement, postponer, postural, posture, propone, proponent, proposable, proposer, propositional, propositionally, propound, purposeless, purposely, purposive, repose, repurpose, supposable, supposal, supposer, supposition
(※ Proto-Indo-European (PIE) is the theorized common ancestor of the Indo-European language family. Its proposed features have been derived by linguistic reconstruction from documented Indo-European languages.)
【OTHER ROOTs; 】
port
popul-, people
polis
poli
poie-, poe-
poen-, pen-, pun-
plu-, plus-
plic
plet-, ple-
pleas-, plea-, plac-
