Etymology · Proto-Indo-European
*kret-
5 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *kret-, most common first.
- democraticPertaining to democracy; constructed upon or in line with the principle of government chosen by the people.
- ridFollowed by of: to free (oneself or someone, or a place) from an annoyance or hindrance.
- ratheRipening or blooming early.
- akrasiaLack of physical or (especially) mental strength; poor willpower; also, the tendency to act contrary to one's better judgment; (countable) an instance of this.
- -cratA participant in a specified form of government.