iste- root words — words with the iste- root

The root iste- comes from French ista, -istēs, meaning one who keeps or practices. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including aubergiste. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the iste- root

Explore words with iste- — words containing the iste- root and sharing its sense of "one who keeps or practices". Examples include aubergiste. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does iste- mean?

The iste- root means one who keeps or practices, from French ista, -istēs. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.