motiv- root words — words with the motiv- root

The root motiv- comes from Latin motivum, meaning moving theme. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including leitmotiv. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the motiv- root

Explore words with motiv- — words containing the motiv- root and sharing its sense of "moving theme". Examples include leitmotiv. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does motiv- mean?

The motiv- root means moving theme, from Latin motivum. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.