recti-

recti-

a combining form meaning “right,” “straight,” used in the formation of compound words: rectilinear.
Also, especially before a vowel, rect-.


Origin:
< Latin rēcti-, combining form of rēctus right
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Recti- is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
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recti- or (before a vowel) rect-
 
combining form
straight or right: rectilinear; rectangle
 
[from Latin rectus]
 
rect- or (before a vowel) rect-
 
combining form
 
[from Latin rectus]

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