marc- root words — words with the marc- root

The root marc- comes from Latin marcescere, meaning to wither. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including marcescent. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the marc- root

Explore words with marc- — words containing the marc- root and sharing its sense of "to wither". Examples include marcescent. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does marc- mean?

The marc- root means to wither, from Latin marcescere. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.