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What is the root word of extravagant?

The root word of "extravagant" is extra.

It comes from the Latin word "extra," meaning "outside" or "beyond." The word "vagant" is also part of the word, meaning "wandering" or "roaming."

Therefore, "extravagant" literally means "wandering beyond" or "going beyond the usual limits."

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