| 【lic-】 is a [English Root word(stem)] from the Latin word(s) "licere," "licens," and "lacere." It carries the basic meaning of "to be allowed," "be lawful," and "lure." |
[English words in the top 5000 most frequently used containing the root "lic-"]
delicate ***[3141] Something that is delicate is small and beautifully shaped.
delicious ***[3025] Food that is delicious has a very pleasant taste.
delight ***[3460] Delight is a feeling of very great pleasure.
leisure **[3564] Leisure is the time when you are not working and you can relax and do things that you enjoy.
licence **[3819] A licence is an official document which gives you permission to do, use, or own something.
license ***[3464]
[WORD ROOT]root lic
[VARIATIONS OF ROOT] licen, leis, licit, light
[ETYMOLOGY]root (Latin) licere, licens, lacere
[MEANING]root to be allowed, be lawful, lure
【DETAILs OF ORIGIN(ETYMOLOGY】
- 【Latin】 licere [from PIE root *leik-, combining form of lacere] to be allowed, be lawful
- 【Latin】 licens [nominative of licentem, pp of licere]
- 【Latin】 lacere [related to laqueus] to lure, entice, deceive
Please see the Word information in detail as follows;
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delicate ★★★[3141] adjective from delicate 〈 lic
【DEFINITION】 Something that is delicate is small and beautifully shaped.
【SYNONYM】 subtle, fragile, tender
【ROOTs】 ⑴ de; down, under ⑵ lic; lure, entice, deceive ⑶ ate; verb suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin lacere》 [related to laqueus] to lure, entice, deceive
【First Known Meaning】 self-indulgent, loving ease
【DERIVATIVEs】 delicacy, delicate, delicately, delicateness, delicious
delicious ★★★[3025] adjective from delicious 〈 lic
【DEFINITION】 Food that is delicious has a very pleasant taste.
【SYNONYM】 yummy
【ROOTs】 ⑴ de; down, under ⑵ lic; to be allowed, be lawful ⑶ ious(ous); adjective suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin lacere》 [related to laqueus] to lure, entice, deceive
【First Known Meaning】 delightful to the senses, pleasing in the highest degree
【DERIVATIVEs】 delicacy, delicate, delicious, deliciously, deliciousness
delight ★★★[3460] noun from delight 〈 lic
【DEFINITION】 Delight is a feeling of very great pleasure.
【pl.】 delights
【SYNONYM】 joy, glee
【ROOTs】 ⑴ de; down, under, off ⑵ light(lic); lure, entice
【Etymology】 《Latin lacere》 [related to laqueus] to lure, entice, deceive
【First Known Meaning】 high degree of pleasure or satisfaction; that which gives great pleasure
【DERIVATIVEs】 delighter, delight
leisure ★★[3564] noun from leisure 〈 lic
【DEFINITION】 Leisure is the time when you are not working and you can relax and do things that you enjoy.
【pl.】 UNCOUNTABLE NOUN
【ROOTs】 ⑴ leis(lic); to be allowed, be lawful ⑵ ure; noun suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin lacere》 [related to laqueus] to lure, entice, deceive
【First Known Meaning】 free time, time at one's disposal
【DERIVATIVEs】 leisured, leisureful, leisureless, leisureliness, leisurely, leisureness, leisure
licence ★★[3819] noun from licence 〈 lic
【DEFINITION】 A licence is an official document which gives you permission to do, use, or own something.
【pl.】 licences
【ROOTs】 ⑴ licen(lic); to be allowed, be lawful ⑵ ce; noun suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin lacere》 [related to laqueus] to lure, entice, deceive
【First Known Meaning】 formal authorization, official permission, permit, privilege
license ★★★[3464] verb from license 〈 lic
【DEFINITION】
【Declension/Conjugation】 licensed, licensed, licensing, licenses
【SYNONYM】 approbate
【ROOTs】 ⑴ licen(lic); to be allowed, be lawful ⑵ se(ce); noun suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin lacere》 [related to laqueus] to lure, entice, deceive
【DERIVATIVEs】 licensable, license, licenseless, licenser, licensor, licensee
Other words containing "lic-"; delectable, delicacy, delicately, delicateness, delighted, elicit, lic, licensable, licenseless, licenser, licensor
【OTHER ROOTs; 】
liber
lev
less
lend
leg-, legis-
leg-, lega-, lege-, league
lect-, leg-
lead
lax
law
