figur- root words — words with the figur- root

The root figur- comes from Latin figura, meaning shape, form. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including configurational, figural, figurant, figurate. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the figur- root

Explore words with figur- — words containing the figur- root and sharing its sense of "shape, form". Examples include configurational, figural, figurant, figurate. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does figur- mean?

The figur- root means shape, form, from Latin figura. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.