Latin word dictum comes from Proto-Indo-European *deyḱ-, Proto-Indo-European - -st, Proto-Indo-European *deyḱ-e-, and later Proto-Indo-European *déyḱti (To be pointing out.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *deyḱ- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | to show, point out, to point out |
| - -st | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *deyḱ-e- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | to show, point out |
| *déyḱti | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | To be pointing out. |
| *dḗyḱst | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | To point out. |
| *deikō | Proto-Italic (itc-pro) | Say. |
| dictatum | Latin (lat) | Dictated lessons or exercises. Things dictated. |
| dictum | Latin (lat) | A prophesy, prediction. A word, saying, something said. Bon mot, witticism. Order, command. Promise, assurance. Proverb, maxim. Verse, poetry. |