abys- root words — words with the abys- root

The root abys- comes from Greek abyssos, meaning bottomless. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including abysmal, abysmally. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the abys- root

Explore words with abys- — words containing the abys- root and sharing its sense of "bottomless". Examples include abysmal, abysmally. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does abys- mean?

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