con- root words — words with the con- root

The root con- comes from Latin praeco, meaning herald. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including preconize. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the con- root

Explore words with con- — words containing the con- root and sharing its sense of "herald". Examples include preconize. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does con- mean?

The con- root means herald, from Latin praeco. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.