alges- root words — words with the alges- root

The root alges- comes from Greek algesis, meaning sense of pain. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including algesia. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the alges- root

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

What does alges- mean?

The alges- root means sense of pain, from Greek algesis. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.