authent- root words — words with the authent- root

The root authent- comes from Greek authentikos, meaning genuine, original. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including authenticator. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the authent- root

Explore words with authent- — words containing the authent- root and sharing its sense of "genuine, original". Examples include authenticator. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does authent- mean?

The authent- root means genuine, original, from Greek authentikos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.