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prim- root words — words with the prim- root

The root prim- comes from Latin primus, meaning first. 49 words in Dendril are built from it, including primary, prime, primitive, principle, principles, primarily, primes, primitives, prince, principal, principally, premier. 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 "first". Examples include primary, prime, primitive, principle, principles, primarily, primes, primitives, prince, principal, principally, premier. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

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