olv- root words — words with the olv- root

The root olv- comes from Latin volvere, meaning to roll, turn. 7 words in Dendril are built from it, including evolution, evolutionary, evolve, evolved, evolves, evolving, vaulter. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the olv- root

Explore words with olv- — words containing the olv- root and sharing its sense of "to roll, turn". Examples include evolution, evolutionary, evolve, evolved, evolves, evolving, vaulter. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does olv- mean?

The olv- root means to roll, turn, from Latin volvere. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.