Latin word decet comes from Proto-Italic *dokeō (Teach, instruct. Tell, inform.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *deḱ- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | to take |
| *dokeō | Proto-Italic (itc-pro) | Teach, instruct. Tell, inform. |
| doceo | Latin (lat) | (drama) I rehearse, present on stage. I teach, instruct; tell, inform; show, demonstrate. |
| *dḱ-eh₁-(yé)-ti | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *dekēō | Proto-Italic (itc-pro) | Fit, be right. |
| decet | Latin (lat) | It adorns. It is decent, suitable, seemly, or proper. |