astut- root words — words with the astut- root

The root astut- comes from Latin astutus, meaning shrewd. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including astuteness. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the astut- root

Explore words with astut- — words containing the astut- root and sharing its sense of "shrewd". Examples include astuteness. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does astut- mean?

The astut- root means shrewd, from Latin astutus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.