fic- root words — words with the fic- root

The root fic- comes from Latin afficere, meaning be fond of, affect. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including aficionado, aficionados. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the fic- root

Explore words with fic- — words containing the fic- root and sharing its sense of "be fond of, affect". Examples include aficionado, aficionados. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does fic- mean?

The fic- root means be fond of, affect, from Latin afficere. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.