prov- root words — words with the prov- root

The root prov- comes from Latin prodest, meaning profit, benefit. 6 words in Dendril are built from it, including improve, improved, improvement, improvements, improves, improving. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the prov- root

Explore words with prov- — words containing the prov- root and sharing its sense of "profit, benefit". Examples include improve, improved, improvement, improvements, improves, improving. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does prov- mean?

The prov- root means profit, benefit, from Latin prodest. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.