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Where does “ret-” come from?

ret- (Proto-Indo-European): to run, to roll; to run, roll

Definitions

to run, to roll; to run, roll

Words derived from “ret-”

country
control
role
round
contrast
roll
encounter
rolling
controversy
rotation
controversial
contradiction
contradictory
rounds
countryside
controller
rash
contrasted
counterpart
contrasting
rotating
contradict
payroll
rotate

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