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      candour
      noun
      ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
      the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
      Roots
      canderecand- · Latin · to shine, be whiteor-our · Latin · quality, state
      Words related to candour
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      The word candour breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: cand, from Latin candere (“to shine, be white”); and -our, from Latin or (“quality, state”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.

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