Greek and Latin Roots: CRED

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What does the prefix 'cred' mean?

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The prefix 'cred' means 'to believe' or 'to trust'.

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What is the meaning of 'incredible'?

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Incredible means not believable; improbable; unlikely.

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What is accreditation?

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Accreditation is the process of granting approval or belief in a school or institution.

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What is a credential?

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A credential is a document that proves a person is believable or qualified.

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What does 'incredulous' mean?

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Incredulous means doubting; unwilling or unable to believe.

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What is a creed?

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A creed is a set of religious beliefs or principles.

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What is the relationship between 'cred' and 'credible'?

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'Credible' means able to be believed; convincing.

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What does 'discredit' mean?

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Discredit means to harm the good reputation of someone or something; to show that something is not credible.

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What is the meaning of 'credit' in financial terms?

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In financial terms, credit refers to the ability to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future.

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What does 'credibility' refer to?

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Credibility refers to the quality of being trusted and believed in.