Today’s list of classically-derived word bases is another longer one, so buckle up. If you’d like to brush up on previous entries:
Base | Meaning | Example |
fac(t), fect, feit, fic, fit | do, make | facilities, factory, benefit |
fal(l), fals, fail, fault | false, mistake, fail | fallible, default |
fel | cat | feline |
fend, fens | strike | offend, defense |
fer, lat | bear (v.), bring, go | confer, collate |
fess | speak | confess |
fin(it) | end, limit, term | final, finite |
flat | air, blow | inflate |
flect, flex | bend | deflect, reflex |
foc | focus | focal |
for | hole, opening, doorway | perforated |
forc, fort | power, strength, strong | enforce, fortify |
form | form, shape | formal |
fo(u)nd, fus | pour, melt | foundry, refund, confuse |
fum | smoke, vapor | fumigate |
funct | perform | function |