macer- root words — words with the macer- root

The root macer- comes from Latin macerare, meaning to soften, soak. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including macerate, macerated, macerates, maceration. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the macer- root

Explore words with macer- — words containing the macer- root and sharing its sense of "to soften, soak". Examples include macerate, macerated, macerates, maceration. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does macer- mean?

The macer- root means to soften, soak, from Latin macerare. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.