dilett- root words — words with the dilett- root

The root dilett- comes from Latin delecto, meaning delight. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including delectation, dilettante, dilettantes, dilettantism. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the dilett- root

Explore words with dilett- — words containing the dilett- root and sharing its sense of "delight". Examples include delectation, dilettante, dilettantes, dilettantism. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does dilett- mean?

The dilett- root means delight, from Latin delecto. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.