etio- root words — words with the etio- root

The root etio- comes from Greek aitia, meaning cause. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including etiologies, etiology, aetiology, etiologic, etiological. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the etio- root

Explore words with etio- — words containing the etio- root and sharing its sense of "cause". Examples include etiologies, etiology, aetiology, etiologic, etiological. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does etio- mean?

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