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Does the latin word dic mean to speak?

No, the Latin word "dic" does not mean "to speak".

"Dic" is the stem of the verb "dicere", which means "to say" or "to speak".

Here are some examples of how "dic" is used in Latin words:

* dictum: a saying or a proverb

* diction: the style of speaking or writing

* dictare: to dictate

* dictionarium: a dictionary

* predict: to say beforehand

While "dic" does relate to speaking, it's not the word itself that means "to speak". It's the stem of the verb "dicere", which does mean "to speak".

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