Wordiyocuss
LatinVariants
cusscussquassquatiquass
Related Roots
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About This Root
From Latin quatere/quassāre (to shake, strike, shatter). The original "shaking" metaphor persists in concussion (brain-shaking), percussion (striking through), and repercussion (striking back). Even discuss originally meant "to shake apart" an idea for examination. Prefixes determine who or what gets shaken.
Associated Words
concussion
A brain injury from a violent blow to the head
GREC2
discuss
to talk about something considering different views
NGSL 1kA1
discussion
a conversation in which people share views on a topic
NGSL 1kIELTSA2
percussion
The striking of objects to produce sound; percussion instruments
IELTSTOEFLGRE
percussionist
A musician who plays percussion instruments
GREC2
repercussion
An indirect or unintended consequence of an action
GREC2