launch- root words — words with the launch- root

The root launch- comes from Late Latin lanceare, meaning to hurl, throw a lance. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including launch, relaunch. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the launch- root

Explore words with launch- — words containing the launch- root and sharing its sense of "to hurl, throw a lance". Examples include launch, relaunch. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does launch- mean?

The launch- root means to hurl, throw a lance, from Late Latin lanceare. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.