vect- root words — words with the vect- root

The root vect- comes from Latin vehere, meaning carry, convey. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including vector, vectors, vehicle, vehicles. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the vect- root

Explore words with vect- — words containing the vect- root and sharing its sense of "carry, convey". Examples include vector, vectors, vehicle, vehicles. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does vect- mean?

The vect- root means carry, convey, from Latin vehere. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.