asthen- root words — words with the asthen- root

The root asthen- comes from Greek asthenes, meaning weak, without strength. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including neurasthenic. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the asthen- root

Explore words with asthen- — words containing the asthen- root and sharing its sense of "weak, without strength". Examples include neurasthenic. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does asthen- mean?

The asthen- root means weak, without strength, from Greek asthenes. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.