Latin · root
currere
run
Forms
- curr-
- curs- — Latin stem used in forms referring to having run.
Origin
Reconstructed Proto-Indo-European *kers-, ‘run.’
Note
Running became a metaphor for flow and the course of events.
Words sharing this root
concourseA gathering together in one place.concurTo happen at the same time.concurTo agree with an opinion or decision.concurrenceAgreement with a position or decision.concurrenceThe occurrence of events or conditions at the same time.concurrentExisting or operating at the same time.concurrentMeeting or intersecting at a single point.corsairA pirate or privateer, especially from the Mediterranean.currencyThe money used in a country or region.currentHappening, existing, or in use now.cursiveA flowing style of handwriting with joined letters.cursorA marker or control indicating the current position in an interface.cursoryDone quickly with little attention to detail.discourseDetailed discussion of a subject in speech or writing.excursionA short journey away from one's usual location.incurTo become subject to an unwanted cost or consequence.incursionAn entry into a place or area of activity, often without permission.occurTo take place.occurTo come into someone's mind.occurTo exist or be found in a particular place or situation.occurrenceAn instance or fact of something happening or existing.precursorSomething that comes before and helps lead to the development of something else.recourseA source of help or protection when needed.recurTo occur again after an interval.recurrentHappening repeatedly or returning after intervals.reoccurTo happen again.succorHelp or relief for someone in hardship or distress.