Question

the word compensate contains the root pens. what does the root pens mean? small weigh out or distribute law

Explanation:

The root "pens" in "compensate" has Latin origins. In Latin, words with the root "pens" often relate to weighing or distributing. "Compensate" means to give something (like money) to make up for a loss, which involves a form of weighing out (deciding the right amount) or distributing (giving the compensation). "Small" is not related to the root "pens" in this context. "Law" is also not the meaning of the root "pens" here.

Answer:

weigh out or distribute