rapid- root words — words with the rapid- root

The root rapid- comes from Latin rapidus, meaning swift, seizing. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including rapidity, rapids. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the rapid- root

Explore words with rapid- — words containing the rapid- root and sharing its sense of "swift, seizing". Examples include rapidity, rapids. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does rapid- mean?

The rapid- root means swift, seizing, from Latin rapidus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.