Latin word root · Society & Law

reg-: ruling, straight

reg- is a Latin root meaning “ruling, straight”. Learn its variants and explore 3 connected words.

Meaning and variants

Meaning: ruling, straight

Root forms: reg-, rect-, rig-

Source word: regō — to rule, govern, direct

Word family and examples

• regular

  arranged in a constant or definite pattern

• direct

  going straight to a destination without changing course

• correct

  free from error; in accordance with fact

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