Wordiyoput
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From Latin putāre (to think, reckon, prune). The thinking sense produces compute (reckon together), dispute (think apart, disagree), reputation (what is reckoned about someone), and putative (thought to be). Deputy means one 'assigned to think for' another. The pruning sense appears in amputate (cut around).
Associated Words
amputate
To surgically remove a limb or body part
computation
The process or result of mathematical calculation
compute
To calculate or process data mathematically
computer
To use a computer; A programmable electronic device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large amounts of data very quickly; now especially, a small one...
computers
Electronic machines that process data automatically
depute
To appoint someone as a deputy; to delegate a task
deputy
A person who acts on behalf of or assists a superior
dispute
A disagreement or argument (n.); to argue against or question something (v.)
disputes
Arguments or disagreements; to argue against or contest something
imputation
The act of attributing blame or wrongdoing to someone
impute
To attribute fault or responsibility to someone or something
put
to place something in a location or state
putative
Generally assumed to be the case; supposed
reputation
The general opinion people have about someone or something
repute
Reputation or good standing; to consider or regard as
reputed
Generally believed or supposed to be something
undisputable
Not open to question; obviously true