mor- root words — words with the mor- root

The root mor- comes from Latin morior, meaning to die. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including moribund. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the mor- root

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

What does mor- mean?

The mor- root means to die, from Latin morior. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.