petul- root words — words with the petul- root

The root petul- comes from Latin petulans, meaning forward, impudent, wanton. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including petulance, petulancy. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the petul- root

Explore words with petul- — words containing the petul- root and sharing its sense of "forward, impudent, wanton". Examples include petulance, petulancy. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does petul- mean?

The petul- root means forward, impudent, wanton, from Latin petulans. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.