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plic

Latin

Variants

plicplicare

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About This Root

From Latin plicāre (to fold, bend). One of the most prolific roots: explicit (unfolded, clear), implicit (folded in, implied), complicated (folded together), apply/application (fold toward), multiply (many folds), exploit (unfold for use), and perplex (thoroughly tangled). The idea of folding extends to layered complexity.

Associated Words

accomplice

A person who helps another commit a crime

TOEFLGREC2

applicable

Relevant or suitable to a particular situation

GREA1

applicant

A person who formally applies for something

IELTSTOEFLGRE

application

The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

NGSL 1kIELTSTOEFL

applied

Put into practical use; practical rather than theoretical

IELTSA2

complicated

Consisting of many parts; difficult to understand or deal with

IELTSTOEFLB1

complicity

Involvement as an accomplice in a crime or wrongdoing

TOEFLGREC2

explicable

Able to be explained

GREC2

explicate

To explain in careful detail

GREC2

explicit

Clearly and directly expressed; leaving nothing implied

IELTSTOEFLGRE

exploit

To use something for one's advantage; a heroic deed

IELTSTOEFLGRE

exploitation

The use of something or someone, often unfairly for personal gain

TOEFLB1

implicate

To show involvement in wrongdoing; to imply as a consequence

TOEFLGREB2

implication

An indirect effect or consequence; something suggested without being stated

NGSL 2kTOEFLGRE

implicit

Implied but not directly stated; absolute and unquestioning

IELTSTOEFLGRE

inexplicable

Impossible to explain or account for; baffling

GREC2

multiplication

The arithmetic operation of multiplying; an increase in number

B2

multiplicity

A large and varied number or variety

GREC1

multiply

To perform multiplication; to increase greatly in number

IELTSTOEFLGRE

perplex

To cause confusion or puzzlement; to baffle

IELTSTOEFLC2

perplexing

Causing confusion or bewilderment

TOEFLC2

plait

A braid of hair or material; to braid or weave strands together

GREC2

pleat

A fold in fabric; to make such folds

GREC2

pliable

Easily bent; easily influenced

IELTSTOEFLGRE

pliant

Easily bent; readily yielding to influence

TOEFLGREC2

replica

An exact or very close copy of something

TOEFLGREB2

replicate

To make an exact copy of; to repeat an experiment

TOEFLA2

suppliant

One who humbly begs or pleads; humbly entreating

GREB1

supplicant

A person who humbly prays or petitions; begging humbly

GREC1

supplicate

To make a humble and earnest request; to beg

GREB1