sav- root words — words with the sav- root

The root sav- comes from Latin salvare, meaning save. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including lifesaving. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the sav- root

Explore words with sav- — words containing the sav- root and sharing its sense of "save". Examples include lifesaving. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does sav- mean?

The sav- root means save, from Latin salvare. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.