virtu- root words — words with the virtu- root

The root virtu- comes from Latin virtus, meaning excellence, worth. 9 words in Dendril are built from it, including virtually, virtue, virtual, virtues, virtuoso, virtuous, virtuously, virtuosity, virtuousness. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the virtu- root

Explore words with virtu- — words containing the virtu- root and sharing its sense of "excellence, worth". Examples include virtually, virtue, virtual, virtues, virtuoso, virtuous, virtuously, virtuosity, virtuousness. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does virtu- mean?

The virtu- root means excellence, worth, from Latin virtus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.