commensal

noun

either of two different animal or plant species living in close association but not interdependent

adjective

living in a state of commensalism

Roots

comcom- · Latin · together, sharing mensamens- · Latin · table alis-al · Latin · relating to

Synonyms for commensal

symbioticadj

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Where does commensal come from?

The word commensal breaks down into 3 roots of Latin origin: com-, from Latin com (“together, sharing”); mens, from Latin mensa (“table”); and -al, from Latin alis (“relating to”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.