/ˈrekto/
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Translation
straight
Word origin
From Latin rectus ('straight, right, upright'), the past participle of regere ('to rule, to keep straight'). English 'rectangle' and 'correct' share the same root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- rectus
- English cognates
- rectangle, correct
Grammar
Femininerecta
Masc pluralrectos
Fem pluralrectas
Examples
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Carry straight on until the square.
Traza .
Draw a straight line with the ruler.
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He is an upright and very honest man.
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The road is straight for several kilometres.
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Keep your back straight when you sit down.
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