Root "VID/VIS": Seeing and Vision
The Latin root "videre" (to see) appears as "vid" and "vis" in English. From "video" to "provision," this root creates vocabulary about seeing, watching, and perceiving.
Vision and Seeing
Vision (seeing), visual (seeing-related), video (I see), visible (seeable), invisible (not seeable)—basic sight vocabulary.
Supervision and Oversight
Supervise (see over), supervise (oversee), visionary (seeing one), visit (go to see)—watching and inspection terminology.
Evidence and Clarity
Evident (seen out → clear), evidence (seen thing), provide (see before), provident (seeing before)—clarity and foresight vocabulary.
Revision and Review
Revise (see again), review (see again), preview (see before), envisage (see in)—re-examination terminology.
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Conclusion
The "videre" root demonstrates how "seeing" extends from physical vision to abstract understanding and foresight.
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