leth- root words — words with the leth- root

The root leth- comes from Latin letum, meaning death. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including lethal, lethally. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the leth- root

Explore words with leth- — words containing the leth- root and sharing its sense of "death". Examples include lethal, lethally. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does leth- mean?

The leth- root means death, from Latin letum. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.