caret- root words — words with the caret- root

The root caret- comes from Latin careo, meaning it is lacking. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including caret. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the caret- root

Explore words with caret- — words containing the caret- root and sharing its sense of "it is lacking". Examples include caret. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does caret- mean?

The caret- root means it is lacking, from Latin careo. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.