preter- root words — words with the preter- root

The root preter- comes from Latin praeter, meaning past, beyond. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including preterit, preternatural. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the preter- root

Explore words with preter- — words containing the preter- root and sharing its sense of "past, beyond". Examples include preterit, preternatural. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does preter- mean?

The preter- root means past, beyond, from Latin praeter. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.