electr- root words — words with the electr- root

The root electr- comes from Greek ēlektron, meaning amber (electric). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including thermoelectrical. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the electr- root

Explore words with electr- — words containing the electr- root and sharing its sense of "amber (electric)". Examples include thermoelectrical. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does electr- mean?

The electr- root means amber (electric), from Greek ēlektron. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.