Wordiyorig
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From Latin regere (to rule, guide, direct, keep straight). One of Latin's most powerful governance roots: regal (kingly), regime (system of rule), regent (one who rules), region (area governed). The 'straightness' sense yields rigid and rigorous. Direct and direction come from the same root with the prefix dis- (apart, in different ways).
Associated Words
direct
to guide or control; going straight; straightforward
direction
the way something moves or faces; guidance
director
a person in charge; a film or play director
incorrect
Not accurate or true; wrong
incorrigibility
The quality of being impossible to correct or reform
irrigate
To supply land with water; to flush a wound with liquid
regal
Relating to or befitting royalty; grand and impressive
regent
A person who rules in place of the monarch; acting as ruler
regime
A system or form of government, especially authoritarian; a period of rule
regimen
A systematic plan of diet, exercise, or therapy for health
regiment
A military unit of several battalions; to organize or control strictly
region
a large area defined by common features
rigid
Stiff and unable to bend; inflexible in opinions or rules
rigorous
Extremely thorough, strict, and precise
rigour
Strictness and precision; harshness