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What does the prefix tract?

The prefix "tract-" comes from the Latin word "trahere," meaning "to draw" or "to pull." It usually implies a sense of drawing, pulling, or extending.

Here are some examples of words with the prefix "tract-":

* Tract: A piece of land (literally drawn out or extended)

* Tractable: Easily led or controlled (able to be drawn in a desired direction)

* Contract: An agreement (a drawing together of parties)

* Extract: To take out or remove (to draw something out)

* Abstract: A summary (to draw out the essential points)

* Attract: To draw towards something (to pull something towards you)

* Detract: To take away from (to draw away from something)

* Distract: To draw attention away (to pull attention away)

The meaning of "tract-" can sometimes be subtly different depending on the specific word, but the core concept of drawing or pulling remains present.

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