Latin word root · Speech & Writing

loqu-: speaking

loqu- is a Latin root meaning “speaking”. Learn its variants and explore 1 connected words.

Meaning and variants

Meaning: speaking

Root forms: loqu-, locut-

Source word: loquor — to say, speak, tell, talk, utter

Word family and examples

• eloquent

  fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing

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