Synonyms & related words for caries

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of caries — including decay. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to caries

Explore words related to caries — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include cavity, periodontal, carious, periodontics, gingivitis, bitewing, dentoid, tooth. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for caries

Common synonyms for caries include decay — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does caries come from?

The word caries breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root caries-, from Latin caries (“decay, rottenness”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.