yasi- root words — words with the yasi- root

The root yasi- comes from Sanskrit asa, meaning casting down, renunciation. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including sannyasi. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the yasi- root

Explore words with yasi- — words containing the yasi- root and sharing its sense of "casting down, renunciation". Examples include sannyasi. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does yasi- mean?

The yasi- root means casting down, renunciation, from Sanskrit asa. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.