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What is the root word in reclined?

The root word in "reclined" is cline.

Here's why:

* Recline means to lean back or lie down in a relaxed position.

* Cline is a root word meaning "to lean" or "to slope."

* The prefix "re-" in "reclined" means "again" or "back."

Therefore, "reclined" literally means "leaned back" or "sloped backward."

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