onto- root words — words with the onto- root

The root onto- comes from Greek on, meaning being. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including onrush, paleontologists, online, athenaeum, athwartships. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the onto- root

Explore words with onto- — words containing the onto- root and sharing its sense of "being". Examples include onrush, paleontologists, online, athenaeum, athwartships. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does onto- mean?

The onto- root means being, from Greek on. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.