direct- root words — words with the direct- root

The root direct- comes from Latin dirigere, meaning to guide, direct. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including directrix, multidirectional, omnidirectional. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the direct- root

Explore words with direct- — words containing the direct- root and sharing its sense of "to guide, direct". Examples include directrix, multidirectional, omnidirectional. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does direct- mean?

The direct- root means to guide, direct, from Latin dirigere. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.