Translation
role; part
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Word origin
From Latin rotulus ('little wheel, roll'), the diminutive of rota ('wheel'); an actor's part was written on a rolled sheet. The same root gives role, roll and rotund.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- rotulus
- English cognates
- role, roll, rotund
Grammar
Examples
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She plays the lead role in the play.
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What is your role in this project?
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Parents play an essential role in education.
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She plays a key role in this new team.
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The role of the father has changed a great deal in one generation.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 12, lesson 10: rôle, dépêcher, gouvernement and 7 more words.