fug-
Root / Combining Form
Pronunciation: /fjuːɡ/, /fʌɡ/
Meaning:
Denotes the act of fleeing or escaping.
Etymology:
From Latin fugere — “to flee, to escape.”
Usage:
Used as a root or combining form in words related to fleeing or escaping. It does not function independently as a prefix or suffix, but serves as a core morpheme in compounds and derivatives.
Examples:
- fugitive – one who flees.
- refuge – a place of escape or shelter.
- centrifuge – a device that forces materials to flee from the center.
- subterfuge – an escape through deception.
Related Forms:
- -fuge (suffix) – e.g., vermifuge, centrifuge
- fugit- (variant) – e.g., fugitive, fugacity
Note:
Not to be confused with the unrelated English noun fug (a stale, stuffy atmosphere), which has a distinct etymology.
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