atlas- root words — words with the atlas- root

The root atlas- comes from Greek atlas, meaning Titan bearing the heavens. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including atlas, atlases, transatlantic. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the atlas- root

Explore words with atlas- — words containing the atlas- root and sharing its sense of "Titan bearing the heavens". Examples include atlas, atlases, transatlantic. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does atlas- mean?

The atlas- root means Titan bearing the heavens, from Greek atlas. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.