varic- root words — words with the varic- root

The root varic- comes from Latin varicare, meaning to straddle. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including divaricate, divarication. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the varic- root

Explore words with varic- — words containing the varic- root and sharing its sense of "to straddle". Examples include divaricate, divarication. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does varic- mean?

The varic- root means to straddle, from Latin varicare. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.