Latin word root · Motion & Action
volv-: rolling
volv- is a Latin root meaning “rolling”. Learn its variants and explore 1 connected words.
Meaning and variants
Meaning: rolling
Root forms: volv-, volut-
Source word: volvō — to roll, tumble
Word family and examples
- revolve
to move in a circle around a central point
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