cellul- root words — words with the cellul- root

The root cellul- comes from Latin cellula, meaning little cell. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including cellophane, cellulose, celluloid, cellulite. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the cellul- root

Explore words with cellul- — words containing the cellul- root and sharing its sense of "little cell". Examples include cellophane, cellulose, celluloid, cellulite. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does cellul- mean?

The cellul- root means little cell, from Latin cellula. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.