ant- root words — words with the ant- root

The root ant- comes from Latin anta, meaning pilaster, square doorpost. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including antae. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ant- root

Explore words with ant- — words containing the ant- root and sharing its sense of "pilaster, square doorpost". Examples include antae. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ant- mean?

The ant- root means pilaster, square doorpost, from Latin anta. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.