academ- root words — words with the academ- root

The root academ- comes from Greek akademeia, meaning Plato's grove. 8 words in Dendril are built from it, including academic, academics, academically, academies, academy, academia, academical, academician. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the academ- root

Explore words with academ- — words containing the academ- root and sharing its sense of "Plato's grove". Examples include academic, academics, academically, academies, academy, academia, academical, academician. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does academ- mean?

The academ- root means Plato's grove, from Greek akademeia. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.