obliv- root words — words with the obliv- root

The root obliv- comes from Latin obliviscor, meaning forget. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including oblivion, oblivious, obliviously, obliviousness. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the obliv- root

Explore words with obliv- — words containing the obliv- root and sharing its sense of "forget". Examples include oblivion, oblivious, obliviously, obliviousness. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does obliv- mean?

The obliv- root means forget, from Latin obliviscor. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.