alex- root words — words with the alex- root

The root alex- comes from Greek alexein, meaning to ward off, defend. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including alexander, alexin, alexine, alexipharmic, phytoalexin. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the alex- root

Explore words with alex- — words containing the alex- root and sharing its sense of "to ward off, defend". Examples include alexander, alexin, alexine, alexipharmic, phytoalexin. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does alex- mean?

The alex- root means to ward off, defend, from Greek alexein. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.