presti- root words — words with the presti- root

The root presti- comes from Italian presto, meaning nimble, quick. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including prestidigitate, prestidigitator. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the presti- root

Explore words with presti- — words containing the presti- root and sharing its sense of "nimble, quick". Examples include prestidigitate, prestidigitator. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does presti- mean?

The presti- root means nimble, quick, from Italian presto. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.