Synonyms & related words for centipede

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of centipede — including chilopod, millipede, diplopod, arthropod, arachnid, hexapod. 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 centipede

Explore words related to centipede — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include myriapod, multiped, cockroach, earthworm, lumbricoid, vinegarroon, grasshopper, froghopper. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for centipede

Common synonyms for centipede include chilopod, millipede, diplopod, arthropod, arachnid, hexapod, tarantula, spider — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does centipede come from?

The word centipede breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: cent-, from Latin centum (“hundred”); and -pede, from Latin pes (“foot”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.