vi- root words — words with the vi- root

The root vi- comes from Latin violet, meaning ultraviolet (irradiation). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including viosterol. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the vi- root

Explore words with vi- — words containing the vi- root and sharing its sense of "ultraviolet (irradiation)". Examples include viosterol. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does vi- mean?

The vi- root means ultraviolet (irradiation), from Latin violet. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.