decuss- root words — words with the decuss- root

The root decuss- comes from Latin decussis, meaning the numeral ten (X-shaped mark). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including decussate, decussation. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the decuss- root

Explore words with decuss- — words containing the decuss- root and sharing its sense of "the numeral ten (X-shaped mark)". Examples include decussate, decussation. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does decuss- mean?

The decuss- root means the numeral ten (X-shaped mark), from Latin decussis. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.