tect

tect · adjective¹

1. Latin · derived fromtēctus“covered”
2. Middle English · inherited fromtecte
3. English todaytect

From the Middle English tecte, from the Latin tēctus (“covered”), the perfect passive participle of tegō (“to cover”).

tect · noun²

1. Latin · derived fromtēctum“roof”
2. English todaytect

From the Latin tēctum (“roof”), neuter substantive of tēctus (“covered”); see above. Doublet of tectum.

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