debt- root words — words with the debt- root

The root debt- comes from Latin debere, meaning owe. 9 words in Dendril are built from it, including debt, debit, debiting, debits, debtor, debtors, debts, duteous, dutiable. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the debt- root

Explore words with debt- — words containing the debt- root and sharing its sense of "owe". Examples include debt, debit, debiting, debits, debtor, debtors, debts, duteous, dutiable. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does debt- mean?

The debt- root means owe, from Latin debere. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.