orec- root words — words with the orec- root

The root orec- comes from Greek oregein, meaning to reach for, desire. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including orectic. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the orec- root

Explore words with orec- — words containing the orec- root and sharing its sense of "to reach for, desire". Examples include orectic. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does orec- mean?

The orec- root means to reach for, desire, from Greek oregein. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.