Flashcards: Latin Derivatives

militate

 

to be directed or to work (against)

 

The patient's obesity and poor general health militated against a speedy recovery from the heart attack.

 

Related English word: militation

 

Latin root words: milito, militare, militavi, militatus - to be a soldier; to serve; miles, militis, m. - soldier

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