Wordiyomod
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From Latin modus (measure, manner, limit). Spans a wide semantic range: mode and model (manner, pattern), moderate and modest (kept within measure), modify and modulate (adjust the measure), and even modern (just now, of the current mode). Commodity and accommodate also derive from this root.
Associated Words
accommodate
To provide space or lodging; to adapt to suit needs
accommodation
A place to stay; an adaptation or adjustment
commodious
Spacious and comfortable; having plenty of room
commodity
A product or raw material bought and sold in trade
immodesty
Lack of modesty or decency
mode
A particular way of doing something; a state of operation
model
a representation; a fashion model; exemplary
moderate
Not extreme or excessive; to reduce intensity; a person with moderate views
moderately
To a moderate degree; not excessively
modern
relating to the present or recent times; not ancient
modest
Humble, not boastful; moderate in size or degree
modicum
A small or modest amount
modification
A change or alteration made to something
modify
To make changes to something; to make less extreme
modulate
To adjust or regulate tone, pitch, or a signal
module
A self-contained unit or component of a larger system
outmoded
No longer fashionable or useful; outdated