vet- root words — words with the vet- root

The root vet- comes from Latin veterinarius, meaning of/for beasts of burden. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including vet. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the vet- root

Explore words with vet- — words containing the vet- root and sharing its sense of "of/for beasts of burden". Examples include vet. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does vet- mean?

The vet- root means of/for beasts of burden, from Latin veterinarius. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.