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From Latin pēs, pedis (foot) and Greek pous, podos. A dual-source root with wide reach: pedestrian (one on foot), pedal (foot lever), pedestal (foot of a column), tripod (three feet), biped (two-footed). Expedite originally meant 'free the foot from a snare,' and impede means 'to put a foot in the way.'
Associated Words
biped
An animal that walks on two feet
bipedal
Having or moving on two feet
centipede
A long arthropod with many pairs of legs
dispatch
To send off quickly; an urgent official message
expedience
Practical suitability for a purpose, often prioritizing self-interest
expediency
Practical effectiveness, sometimes at the expense of principles
expedient
Practical and convenient, though not always principled; a practical means to an end
expediently
In a practical and convenient manner
expedite
To speed up or carry out a process quickly and efficiently
expedition
An organized journey for exploration or military purposes; speed
expeditionary
Relating to a military or exploratory expedition abroad
expeditionist
A person who goes on an expedition
expeditious
Done quickly and efficiently
expeditiously
Quickly and efficiently
impede
To slow down or block progress; to hinder
impediment
Something that hinders progress; a speech disability
impedimental
Acting as a hindrance or obstacle
multiped
An animal with many legs; having many legs
octopus
A sea creature with eight sucker-covered arms
pedal
A foot-operated lever; to ride a bicycle
peddle
To sell goods from place to place; to spread ideas
peddler
An itinerant seller of goods; a spreader of drugs or misinformation
pedestal
The base of a statue or column; a position of high esteem
pedestrian
A person who walks; dull or unimaginative
pediatrics
The branch of medicine dealing with children's health
pedicure
Cosmetic care for the feet and toenails; to perform such treatment
pioneer
A person who leads the way in a new field or territory; to be the first to develop something
pioneering
Innovative and groundbreaking; involving new methods or achievements
podiatrist
A specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of foot disorders
podium
A raised platform for speaking or conducting; a winners' podium
quadruped
A four-legged animal
tripod
A three-legged stand for supporting equipment
unimpeded
Not blocked or hindered; free to proceed