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What words have the Latin or Greek root facies?

The Latin root *facies* (meaning "face" or "appearance") is found in relatively few common English words, but it's present in words describing aspects of appearance or structure, especially in geology and medicine. Here are some examples:

* Facies: This word itself is directly derived and retains its original meaning (especially in geology, referring to the characteristics of a rock stratum).

* Facial: Relating to the face.

* Facially: In a manner relating to the face.

While less direct, you could argue for some connection in words like:

* De-face: To mar the surface or appearance of something. (The "face" element is arguably from a different Latin root, *facies*, but sharing a common ancestor.)

It's important to note that *facies* isn't a highly productive root in modern English word formation compared to some others. Most words related to "face" use different etymological routes.

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