prod- root words — words with the prod- root

The root prod- comes from Latin prodigo, meaning drive away. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including prodigal. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the prod- root

Explore words with prod- — words containing the prod- root and sharing its sense of "drive away". Examples include prodigal. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does prod- mean?

The prod- root means drive away, from Latin prodigo. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.