sever- root words — words with the sever- root

The root sever- comes from Latin separare, meaning to separate, set apart. 7 words in Dendril are built from it, including several, dissever, inseverable, separably, separative, separatrix, severable. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the sever- root

Explore words with sever- — words containing the sever- root and sharing its sense of "to separate, set apart". Examples include several, dissever, inseverable, separably, separative, separatrix, severable. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does sever- mean?

The sever- root means to separate, set apart, from Latin separare. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.