astute- root words — words with the astute- root

The root astute- comes from Latin astus, meaning craft, cunning. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including astute, astutely. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the astute- root

Explore words with astute- — words containing the astute- root and sharing its sense of "craft, cunning". Examples include astute, astutely. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does astute- mean?

The astute- root means craft, cunning, from Latin astus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.