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terr-

terr-

7.7
A word part that means land or earth, used in words like terrain
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  • Specialized
translation icon : tierra
  • The word 'terrain' includes the Latin root terr-, which means 'earth' or 'land'.

Examples

  • The word 'territory' contains the Latin root terr-, which means 'land'.

  • Many English words about land or earth, like 'terrain', use the root terr-.

  • In 'terrestrial', the root terr- refers to things related to the earth.

  • The word terrain refers to the physical features of a land.

  • Many hikers enjoy exploring various terrains during their adventures.

  • The root terr- in 'terrestrial' is used to describe things that are related to or grow on the earth.

  • Words like 'territory' and 'terrain' commonly use the Latin root terr-, signifying land or earth.

Synonyms

terra
vsterr-
  • Literature
12 7.4

Land or earth often used in poetry and science

is a Latin root used inside words to express land or territory
geo
vsterr-
  • Specialized
5.7

A prefix that means earth and forms words about the planet

is a Latin root used to form words meaning land or ground

Surface Forms

terr- main

Etymology

Terr- is a Latin root meaning 'earth' or 'land' and appears in common words like terrain and territory. So when you see terr- in a word, it usually points to land, ground, or where something is located.