Latin · root
iacere
throw, cast
Forms
- iac-
- iact- — Latin stem of the form meaning ‘thrown.’
- -ic- — Used in Latin compounds.
- -iect- — Stem of the form meaning ‘thrown’ in Latin compounds.
- -ject- — English spelling of the compound stem.
Origin
Reconstructed Proto-Indo-European *ye-, ‘throw; impel.’
Note
Latin vowel length distinguishes this verb from iacēre, ‘lie down.’
Words sharing this root
abjectReduced to an extreme state of misery or humiliation.adjectiveA word that describes or modifies a noun, or serving that role.conjecturalBased on guesswork rather than firm evidence.conjectureA conclusion based on incomplete evidence, or forming such a conclusion.ejectionThe act of forcing or releasing someone or something out of a place or position.injectionThe introduction of fluid into the body with a needle.objectA person or thing toward which an action or feeling is directed.objectTo express disagreement or opposition.objectA material thing that can be seen or touched.objectA goal someone aims to achieve.objectionA statement or reason expressing opposition to something.objectiveBased on evidence rather than personal feelings.objectiveA goal to be achieved.projectA planned undertaking with a defined purpose.projectTo extend or cast outward from a starting point.projectileAn object propelled through the air, or capable of being so propelled.projectionThe casting of an image onto a surface.projectionA part that sticks out from a surface.projectionAn estimate of a future outcome based on current information.projectionThe attribution of one's own feelings or traits to someone else.rejectTo refuse to accept, approve, or use something.rejectionThe refusal to accept something offered or introduced.subjectThe person or thing receiving focused consideration.subjectUnder the influence or control of something else.subjectionThe state of being under another's control or domination.subjectiveBased on or existing within a person's own feelings or perspective.trajectoryA course traced by movement.