presto- root words — words with the presto- root

The root presto- comes from Latin praestus, meaning ready, quick. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including presto, prestidigitation, prestissimo. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the presto- root

Explore words with presto- — words containing the presto- root and sharing its sense of "ready, quick". Examples include presto, prestidigitation, prestissimo. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does presto- mean?

The presto- root means ready, quick, from Latin praestus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.