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Where does “(s)peh₂-” come from?

(s)peh₂- (Proto-Indo-European): to stretch, to pull; to draw; chip, shaving, log,...

Definitions

to stretch, to pull; to draw; chip, shaving, log,...

Words derived from “(s)peh₂-”

space
spatial
passive
spoon
teaspoon
spacing
tablespoon
namespace
spatially
spacecraft
passively
passivity
workspace
impassive
teaspoonful
aerospace
tablespoonful
airspace
spatula
spacetime
spaceship
spacer
subspace
spittle

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