dicto

Latin

verb
Definitions
  • I repeat, say often.
  • I dictate (to someone for writing).
  • I compose, express in writing.
  • I prescribe, recommend.

Etymology

Affix from Latin dīcō (say, speak, tell, I say, affirm, I tell, declare) root from Proto-Indo-European *deyḱ- (point out, show, point, teach, instruct).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*deyḱ-

Gloss

point out, show, point, teach, instruct

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

教

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