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Etymology of the English word correcting

the English word correcting
derived from the English word correct
derived from the Latin word correctus (reformed person; one who has, is reformed)
derived from the Classical Latin word corrigere (correct, set right; straighten)
using the Latin prefix con- (together)
derived from the Latin prefix com-
derived from the Latin word cum (with)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *kom (near, with, together)
derived from the Latin word regere (rule, guide; manage)
using the Proto-Indo-European prefix reg- (to move in a straight line)

Derivations in English

noncorrecting


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