victu- root words — words with the victu- root

The root victu- comes from Latin victus, meaning food, nourishment. 8 words in Dendril are built from it, including victual, victualing, victuals, victualage, victualled, victualler, victualling, vittle. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the victu- root

Explore words with victu- — words containing the victu- root and sharing its sense of "food, nourishment". Examples include victual, victualing, victuals, victualage, victualled, victualler, victualling, vittle. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does victu- mean?

The victu- root means food, nourishment, from Latin victus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.