Latin · root
agere
drive, set in motion; do
Forms
- ag-
- act- — Latin stem of the form meaning ‘done.’
- -ig- — Used in some Latin compounds.
Origin
Reconstructed Proto-Indo-European *ag-, ‘drive; lead.’
Note
A root for driving things forward also came to describe performing an action.
Words sharing this root
actPerforming a role or routine for an audience.actSomething done or a way of behavingactionPurposeful or eventful activity.actionA case brought before a court.actionThe way a mechanism moves or responds when used.actorA person or entity that takes part in an action.agencyAn organization charged with providing a particular service.agendaA set of matters or aims to be pursued.agentA representative empowered to act for another.castigateTo criticize someone severely.cogentConvincing through clear, logical reasoning.essayA short piece of writing about a subject.essayTo try to do something.exactTo demand and obtain through force, authority, or effort.exactPrecise and free from error.exactionA harshly imposed demand or what it requires.exactitudeCareful accuracy and precision.exigentRequiring unusually great effort or care.exigentRequiring immediate attention or action.fumigationTreatment using poisonous gas, vapor, or smoke to kill pests.litigantA person or organization involved as a party in a lawsuit.litigateTo pursue a dispute through legal proceedings.litigationThe process of pursuing or defending a lawsuit in court.litigatorA lawyer who handles lawsuits.litigiousInclined toward or marked by lawsuits.mitigateTo make something less severe, harmful, or painful.mitigationThe act of making something less harmful or severe.prodigalWastefully extravagant in using resources.reactionaryFavoring a return to earlier political or social conditions.retroactiveTaking effect from a date before being introduced or announced.transactTo carry out a business dealing.transactionAn exchange or deal between people or systems.