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What is the Latin root word for tarry?

The Latin root word for "tarry" is "tardus", meaning "slow" or "late."

While "tarry" doesn't directly translate to "tardus," it stems from the concept of delaying or lingering, which aligns with the meaning of slowness.

Here are some related words with the same root:

* Tardy: meaning late or behind schedule.

* Tardiness: the state of being late or delayed.

* Retard: meaning to slow down or delay.

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