compet- root words — words with the compet- root

The root compet- comes from Latin competere, meaning to be capable, strive together. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including omnicompetence, omnicompetent. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the compet- root

Explore words with compet- — words containing the compet- root and sharing its sense of "to be capable, strive together". Examples include omnicompetence, omnicompetent. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does compet- mean?

The compet- root means to be capable, strive together, from Latin competere. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.