benth- root words — words with the benth- root

The root benth- comes from Greek benthos, meaning depths of the sea. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including benthic, benthos. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the benth- root

Explore words with benth- — words containing the benth- root and sharing its sense of "depths of the sea". Examples include benthic, benthos. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does benth- mean?

The benth- root means depths of the sea, from Greek benthos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.