Latin word root · Motion & Action
vinc-: conquering
vinc- is a Latin root meaning “conquering”. Learn its variants and explore 2 connected words.
Meaning and variants
Meaning: conquering
Root forms: vinc-, vict-
Source word: vincō — to win
Word family and examples
- victory
an act of defeating an enemy or opponent
- convince
to cause someone to believe firmly in something
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