aprop- root words — words with the aprop- root

The root aprop- comes from Latin propositum, meaning purpose, thing put forth. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including apropos, malapropism. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the aprop- root

Explore words with aprop- — words containing the aprop- root and sharing its sense of "purpose, thing put forth". Examples include apropos, malapropism. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does aprop- mean?

The aprop- root means purpose, thing put forth, from Latin propositum. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.