vigor- root words — words with the vigor- root

The root vigor- comes from Latin vigere, meaning to be lively, thrive. 14 words in Dendril are built from it, including vigorously, invigorate, invigorated, invigorates, invigorating, vigil, vigilance, vigilant, vigilante, vigilantes, vigils, invigoration. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the vigor- root

Explore words with vigor- — words containing the vigor- root and sharing its sense of "to be lively, thrive". Examples include vigorously, invigorate, invigorated, invigorates, invigorating, vigil, vigilance, vigilant, vigilante, vigilantes, vigils, invigoration. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does vigor- mean?

The vigor- root means to be lively, thrive, from Latin vigere. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.