putr- root words — words with the putr- root

The root putr- comes from Latin puter, meaning rotten. 6 words in Dendril are built from it, including putrefaction, putrefied, putrefy, putrefying, putrescence, putrescent. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the putr- root

Explore words with putr- — words containing the putr- root and sharing its sense of "rotten". Examples include putrefaction, putrefied, putrefy, putrefying, putrescence, putrescent. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does putr- mean?

The putr- root means rotten, from Latin puter. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.