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Is automobile a latin root meaning to move?

No, "automobile" is not a Latin root meaning "to move."

Here's the breakdown:

* Automobile comes from the Greek words "autos" (self) and "mobilis" (movable).

* Latin roots for "move" include:

* movere (to move)

* motus (motion)

* mobilis (movable)

While mobilis is present in "automobile", it's a Greek word that was borrowed into Latin. The term "automobile" itself was coined in the 19th century, combining the Greek words to describe a self-propelled vehicle.

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