prim- root words — words with the prim- root

The root prim- comes from Latin primas, meaning of the first rank. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including primatologies, primatology. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the prim- root

Explore words with prim- — words containing the prim- root and sharing its sense of "of the first rank". Examples include primatologies, primatology. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does prim- mean?

The prim- root means of the first rank, from Latin primas. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.