fa- root words — words with the fa- root

The root fa- comes from Latin fari, meaning speak. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including preface, affable, affably, affability. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the fa- root

Explore words with fa- — words containing the fa- root and sharing its sense of "speak". Examples include preface, affable, affably, affability. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does fa- mean?

The fa- root means speak, from Latin fari. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.