battal- root words — words with the battal- root

The root battal- comes from Latin battualia, meaning fighting, battle. 6 words in Dendril are built from it, including battle, battalion, battalions, battlefront, battlewagon, embattle. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the battal- root

Explore words with battal- — words containing the battal- root and sharing its sense of "fighting, battle". Examples include battle, battalion, battalions, battlefront, battlewagon, embattle. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does battal- mean?

The battal- root means fighting, battle, from Latin battualia. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.