Latin word root · Motion & Action

duc-: leading

duc- is a Latin root meaning “leading”. Learn its variants and explore 4 connected words.

Meaning and variants

Meaning: leading

Root forms: duc-, duct-

Source word: dūcō — to lead, guide, conduct, lead away

Word family and examples

• reduce

  to make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size

• conduct

  to organize and carry out; to lead or guide

• introduce

  to bring into use or operation; to present someone by name

• oviduct

  A duct through which an ovum passes from an ovary to the uterus or to the exterior.

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