cliv- root words — words with the cliv- root

The root cliv- comes from Latin clivus, meaning slope. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including declivity, proclivities, proclivity. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the cliv- root

Explore words with cliv- — words containing the cliv- root and sharing its sense of "slope". Examples include declivity, proclivities, proclivity. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does cliv- mean?

The cliv- root means slope, from Latin clivus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.