Words with a-

a- root words — words with the a- root

The root a- comes from German abwehr, meaning defense. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including flak. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the a- root

Explore words with a- — words containing the a- root and sharing its sense of "defense". Examples include flak. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does a- mean?

The a- root means defense, from German abwehr. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.