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speci- root words — words with the speci- root

The root speci- comes from Latin specere, meaning to look, behold. 36 words in Dendril are built from it, including especially, special, specially, specific, specifically, specified, specifies, specify, specifying, specialist, specialize, specialized. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the speci- root

Explore words with speci- — words containing the speci- root and sharing its sense of "to look, behold". Examples include especially, special, specially, specific, specifically, specified, specifies, specify, specifying, specialist, specialize, specialized. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does speci- mean?

The speci- root means to look, behold, from Latin specere. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.