sec- root words — words with the sec- root

The root sec- comes from Latin secunda, meaning second (of time). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including cusec, megaparsec. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the sec- root

Explore words with sec- — words containing the sec- root and sharing its sense of "second (of time)". Examples include cusec, megaparsec. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does sec- mean?

The sec- root means second (of time), from Latin secunda. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.