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Complete the statement by identifying the definition of the root morpheme. What core meaning completes the sentence?

Answer:The Latin root *cred*, found in words such as *credible*, *credit*, and *incredulous*, fundamentally means to 【believe】.

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believe (or trust)
The Latin root *cred* originates from the verb *credere*, which means 'to believe' or 'to trust'. In English, derivatives such as *credible* (able to be believed), *incredulous* (skeptical/disbelieving), and *creed* (a statement of belief) all retain this core definition.

Step-by-Step Solution

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Identify the common root morpheme *cred* in the provided examples: *credible* (worthy of belief), *credit* (reliance on the truth or integrity of something), and *incredulous* (unwilling to believe).
Recognize that each word shares a core meaning centered on belief and trust.
Examining word families reveals the underlying definition shared by words derived from the same root.
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Connect the morpheme *cred* to its foundational Latin definition.
The Latin root *cred* means 'to believe' or 'to trust'.
The morpheme originates from the Latin verb *credere*, which denotes belief and faith.

Key Concept

Morphological analysis of the Latin root *cred* (meaning to believe or trust)
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