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What are some words with the root dign meaning worthy?

You're right to think of "dign" as a root meaning "worthy"! While it's not a standalone root in English, it's part of many words, often combined with other prefixes and suffixes. Here are some examples:

Words with the root "dign" meaning "worthy"

* Dignity: The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.

* Dignify: To make something worthy or respectable.

* Indignity: A treatment or circumstance that is disrespectful or humiliating.

* Undignified: Not worthy of respect or honor; behaving in a way that is inappropriate.

* Deign: To think oneself worthy of doing something considered beneath one's dignity.

* Condescending: Treating someone as if they are inferior; behaving as if one is worthy of respect while the other is not.

* Dignitarian: One who believes in the importance of dignity.

Other words that share the root "dign" but may not directly translate to "worthy"

* Indignant: Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

* Signal: This word has a separate root, but it has a connection to dignity in the sense of signaling a position of worthiness.

Let me know if you'd like to explore any of these words in more detail or would like to see other examples!

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