licit- root words — words with the licit- root

The root licit- comes from Latin liceo, meaning be allowed. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including illicit, unlicensed. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the licit- root

Explore words with licit- — words containing the licit- root and sharing its sense of "be allowed". Examples include illicit, unlicensed. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does licit- mean?

The licit- root means be allowed, from Latin liceo. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.