parent- root words — words with the parent- root

The root parent- comes from Latin parens, meaning one who brings forth. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including godparent, houseparent. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the parent- root

Explore words with parent- — words containing the parent- root and sharing its sense of "one who brings forth". Examples include godparent, houseparent. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does parent- mean?

The parent- root means one who brings forth, from Latin parens. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.