alterc- root words — words with the alterc- root

The root alterc- comes from Latin altercari, meaning to dispute, wrangle (from alter 'other'). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including altercative. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the alterc- root

Explore words with alterc- — words containing the alterc- root and sharing its sense of "to dispute, wrangle (from alter 'other')". Examples include altercative. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does alterc- mean?

The alterc- root means to dispute, wrangle (from alter 'other'), from Latin altercari. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.