Latin word root · Sight & Light
luc-: light
luc- is a Latin root meaning “light”. Learn its variants and explore 1 connected words.
Meaning and variants
Meaning: light
Root forms: luc-, lumin-
Source word: lūx — light (of the sun, stars etc.)
Word family and examples
- translucent
allowing light to pass through partially
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