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What words have the root word -capt in it?

The root word "-capt" is derived from the Latin verb "capere," which means "to take" or "to seize." Here are some words with the "-capt" root:

Common words:

* Capture: To seize or take possession of something.

* Captive: A person or animal held prisoner.

* Captivate: To attract and hold the attention of someone.

* Recap: A summary or review.

Less common words:

* Captor: The person who captures someone.

* Recapitulate: To summarize or restate the main points of something.

* Incapacious: Lacking in space or capacity.

* Precipitate: To cause something to happen suddenly or unexpectedly. (Note: While "precipitate" has a different meaning, it shares the same Latin root "capere" with "capture.")

These are just a few examples, and there are many other words that use the "-capt" root in different contexts.

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