Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fasc

Prefix
/fæss/
Definition
Fasc is a prefix often used in terms associated with a bundle or grouping, derived from the Latin word ‘fascis’.
Examples
  • The word ‘fascicle’ refers to a small bundle of structures, typically in botanical context.
  • ‘Fascism’ refers to a political ideology that emphasizes strong centralized control, often with authoritarian governance.
  • ‘Fascial’ relates to the fascia, a band or sheet of connective tissue in the body.
Meaning
Fasc generally relates to something that is bundled or bound together, emphasizing the idea of a collective or grouped form.
Synonyms
  • Bundle
  • Group
  • Collection