veterin- root words — words with the veterin- root

The root veterin- comes from Latin veterinus, meaning beast of burden. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including veterinarian, veterinarians, veterinary. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the veterin- root

Explore words with veterin- — words containing the veterin- root and sharing its sense of "beast of burden". Examples include veterinarian, veterinarians, veterinary. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does veterin- mean?

The veterin- root means beast of burden, from Latin veterinus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.