prep- root words — words with the prep- root

The root prep- comes from Latin praeparare, meaning prepare. 7 words in Dendril are built from it, including prep, prepped, preppier, preppies, preppiest, prepping, preppy. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the prep- root

Explore words with prep- — words containing the prep- root and sharing its sense of "prepare". Examples include prep, prepped, preppier, preppies, preppiest, prepping, preppy. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does prep- mean?

The prep- root means prepare, from Latin praeparare. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.