Synonyms & related words for decoction

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of decoction — including infusion, steeping, coction, concoction. 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 decoction

Explore words related to decoction — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include apozem, decoct, tisane, tincture, ipecacuanha, bebeerine, ptisan, herbal. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for decoction

Common synonyms for decoction include infusion, steeping, coction, concoction — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does decoction come from?

The word decoction breaks down into 3 roots of Latin origin: de-, from Latin de (“down, thoroughly”); coct, from Latin coquere (“to cook, boil”); and -ion, from Latin io (“act or process of”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.