How Do You Spell EX ACTED?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛks ˈaktɪd] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "ex acted" is actually "exacted". The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ɪɡˈzæktɪd/, which represents the sound sequence "i-g-z-a-k-t-e-d". The word "exacted" is derived from the verb "exact", which means to demand or require something, usually payment or compliance with a particular rule or law. Despite its similar sound with "ex-acted", the correct spelling of the word should not have a hyphen between the "ex" and the "acted".

Common Misspellings for EX ACTED

• excacted
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• exactted
• wx acted
• sx acted
• dx acted
• rx acted
• 4x acted
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• ez acted
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• ed acted
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• ex afted

Etymology of EX ACTED

The word "exacted" is not a standalone word, but a form of the verb "exacting". Therefore, it is important to explore the etymology of the root word "exact" to understand the origin of "exacted".

The word "exact" originated in the late 16th century, deriving from the Latin word "exigere", which meant "to demand, investigate thoroughly, or drive out". "Exigere" is a combination of the prefix "ex", meaning "out", and the verb "agere", meaning "to drive" or "to do". In Latin, "exigere" evolved to refer to measuring or weighing something precisely. Over time, the word "exact" entered the English language, signifying the act of demanding something precisely or with great accuracy.

Similar spelling words for EX ACTED

• Enacted,
• Exacted,
• expected,
• Exerted,
• executed,
• exacts,
• Ejected,
• exact,
• exited,
• excited.