Question

fill in the blank question the root word means head. need help? review these concept resources.

Explanation:

In etymology (a subfield of Arts), the root word "cephal" (or "capit-" in some cases, but "cephal" is a common root meaning head, e.g., cephalic) is known to mean head. Another common root is "capit-" (from Latin "caput" meaning head, as in "capitol" related to the head of a state, or "capitate" in anatomy). However, "cephal" (from Greek "kephalē") is a widely recognized root for "head".

Answer:

cephal (or capit - either is acceptable, with cephal being more commonly associated with the root meaning head in etymological studies)