eli- root words — words with the eli- root

The root eli- comes from Latin contumelia, meaning insult, reproach. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including contumelious. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the eli- root

Explore words with eli- — words containing the eli- root and sharing its sense of "insult, reproach". Examples include contumelious. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does eli- mean?

The eli- root means insult, reproach, from Latin contumelia. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.