amplexi- root words — words with the amplexi- root

The root amplexi- comes from Latin amplexus, meaning an embracing. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including amplexicaul. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the amplexi- root

Explore words with amplexi- — words containing the amplexi- root and sharing its sense of "an embracing". Examples include amplexicaul. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does amplexi- mean?

The amplexi- root means an embracing, from Latin amplexus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.