Latin word root · Motion & Action
curr-: running
curr- is a Latin root meaning “running”. Learn its variants and explore 2 connected words.
Meaning and variants
Meaning: running
Root forms: curr-, curs-, cour-
Source word: currō — to run
Word family and examples
- current
belonging to the present time; happening now
- excursion
a short journey or trip taken for pleasure
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