Synonyms & related words for edict

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of edict — including decree, rescript, ukase, proclamation, decretal, fiat. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to edict

Explore words related to edict — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include decretory, promulgation, irade, fatwa, enjoinment, forbiddance, injunction, issued. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for edict

Common synonyms for edict include decree, rescript, ukase, proclamation, decretal, fiat, pronouncement, ordinance — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does edict come from?

The word edict breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root -dict, from Latin dico (“say”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.