sud- root words — words with the sud- root

The root sud- comes from Latin subitus, meaning unexpected. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including sudden, suddenly. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the sud- root

Explore words with sud- — words containing the sud- root and sharing its sense of "unexpected". Examples include sudden, suddenly. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does sud- mean?

The sud- root means unexpected, from Latin subitus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.