ov- root words — words with the ov- root

The root ov- comes from Latin ovo, meaning rejoice, exult. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including ovation, ovations. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ov- root

Explore words with ov- — words containing the ov- root and sharing its sense of "rejoice, exult". Examples include ovation, ovations. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ov- mean?

The ov- root means rejoice, exult, from Latin ovo. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.