Latin · root
caedere
to cut
Words sharing this root
chiselA sharp-edged tool for shaping hard material, or to shape with it.chiselTo gain something through dishonesty.circumciseTo remove the foreskin from a penis.circumciseTo ritually cut away tissue from the external female genitals.circumcisionRemoval of the foreskin from a penis.conciseExpressing ideas clearly in few words.decideTo reach a judgment that settles a choice or issue.decisionA judgment or choice that settles a question or determines what to do.decisiveSettling a matter firmly and clearly.exciseTo remove by cutting out.incisiveSharp enough to cut cleanly through something.