lasciv- root words — words with the lasciv- root

The root lasciv- comes from Latin lascivus, meaning lustful, wanton. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including lascivious, lasciviously, lasciviousness. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lasciv- root

Explore words with lasciv- — words containing the lasciv- root and sharing its sense of "lustful, wanton". Examples include lascivious, lasciviously, lasciviousness. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lasciv- mean?

The lasciv- root means lustful, wanton, from Latin lascivus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.