Latin · root
capere
take, hold, seize
Forms
- cap-
- capt- — Latin stem of the form meaning ‘taken.’
- -cip- — Latin stem used in compounds.
- -cept- — Stem of the form meaning ‘taken’ in Latin compounds.
- -ceive — Developed through French in verbs borrowed into English.
Origin
Reconstructed Proto-Indo-European *kap-, ‘grasp.’
Note
Taking something into the mind was already a Latin metaphor.
Words sharing this root
acceptTo receive or acknowledge something without rejecting it.acceptableGood enough to be accepted.acceptanceThe act of receiving or acknowledging something without rejection.anticipateTo expect a future event and respond before it occurs.anticipationA response occurring before an expected event.capableHaving the ability or potential to do or experience something.captionBrief text describing or explaining an image or video.captiveKept under control or unable to leave or escape.captorA person who captures or holds someone prisoner.captureTo take and hold something in one's possession.conceiveTo become pregnant or cause a pregnancy.conceiveTo form or grasp an idea in the mind.conceptAn idea or mental model of something.conceptionThe beginning of pregnancy through fertilization.conceptionThe forming or shaping of an idea or understanding.conceptualRelating to ideas rather than practical details.deceitDishonest behavior intended to mislead someone.deceiveTo make someone believe something false.deceptionThe act or means of making someone believe something false.deceptiveLikely or intended to mislead.emancipateTo free someone from another's control.emancipationThe act of freeing someone from legal or social control.exceptLeaving something out of a general statement or rule.exceptionAn objection or feeling of offense at something.exceptionA case that does not follow the usual rule or pattern.forcepsA two-bladed gripping instrument used in medicine or laboratory work.interceptionThe act of stopping or capturing something before it reaches its destination.interceptorA person or thing that catches or blocks something on its way.municipalRelating to a city, town, or its local government.municipalityA town or district with its own local government.occupantA person living in or using a place or vehicle.occupationAn activity that takes up a person's time and attention.occupationThe use or possession of a place.occupyTo take up or hold space in a place.participantA person who takes part in an activity or event.participateTo take part in an activity.perceiveTo become aware of something through the senses.perceptibleAble to be noticed by the senses or mind.perceptionAwareness gained through the senses.preceptA rule or principle that guides behavior or thought.preceptorA person who teaches or supervises a learner.princeA male member or ruler of royalty.princessA woman or girl belonging to a royal family.principalLeading in importance or responsibility.receiptThe taking in of something delivered.receptionThe act of receiving someone or something.receptiveReady to receive or accept something offered.receptorA structure that receives and responds to an incoming stimulus.susceptibleLikely to be affected or influenced by something.