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Are the words hypocrite and hysterical from same root word?

No, the words "hypocrite" and "hysterical" do not come from the same root word.

* Hypocrite comes from the Greek word "hypokrites," meaning "actor" or "stage player." This is because ancient Greek actors wore masks to portray different characters, and the word "hypocrite" was later used to describe someone who pretends to be someone they are not.

* Hysterical comes from the Greek word "hystera," meaning "uterus." In ancient Greek medicine, the word "hystera" was believed to be the source of many ailments and emotional disturbances in women.

So, while both words have Greek origins, they are derived from distinct and unrelated words.

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