cupisc- root words — words with the cupisc- root

The root cupisc- comes from Latin cupere, meaning to desire. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including concupiscence, concupiscent. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the cupisc- root

Explore words with cupisc- — words containing the cupisc- root and sharing its sense of "to desire". Examples include concupiscence, concupiscent. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does cupisc- mean?

The cupisc- root means to desire, from Latin cupere. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.