catech- root words — words with the catech- root

The root catech- comes from Malay catechu, meaning catechu (the astringent extract). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including catechin, catechol. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the catech- root

Explore words with catech- — words containing the catech- root and sharing its sense of "catechu (the astringent extract)". Examples include catechin, catechol. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does catech- mean?

The catech- root means catechu (the astringent extract), from Malay catechu. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.