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About This Root
From Latin pēs, pedis (foot) and Greek pous, podos (foot) — two sister roots from the same ancient source. Latin pes gives pedal, pedestrian, pedestal; Greek pous gives podium, tripod, podiatrist, octopus. Two vivid metaphors: impede means 'put a foot in the way' (hinder), and its near-opposite expedite means 'free the foot from a snare' (speed up).
Associated Words · 32
pioneer
A person who leads the way in a new field or territory; to be the first to develop something
expedition
An organized journey for exploration or military purposes; speed
dispatch
To send off quickly; an urgent official message
pedestrian
A person who walks; dull or unimaginative
pedal
A foot-operated lever; to ride a bicycle
podium
A raised platform for speaking or conducting; a winners' podium
impede
To slow down or block progress; to hinder
pedestal
The base of a statue or column; a position of high esteem
impediment
Something that hinders progress; a speech disability
peddle
To sell goods from place to place; to spread ideas
tripod
A three-legged stand for supporting equipment
octopus
A sea creature with eight sucker-covered arms
peddler
An itinerant seller of goods; a spreader of drugs or misinformation
expedite
To speed up or carry out a process quickly and efficiently
expeditionary
Relating to a military or exploratory expedition abroad
expediency
Practical effectiveness, sometimes at the expense of principles
expedient
Practical and convenient, though not always principled; a practical means to an end
unimpeded
Not blocked or hindered; free to proceed
pedicure
Cosmetic care for the feet and toenails; to perform such treatment
expeditiously
Quickly and efficiently
podiatrist
A specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of foot disorders
expeditious
Done quickly and efficiently
bipedal
Having or moving on two feet
expedience
Practical suitability for a purpose, often prioritizing self-interest