dem- root words — words with the dem- root

The root dem- comes from Greek deo, meaning bind. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including diadem, diadems. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the dem- root

Explore words with dem- — words containing the dem- root and sharing its sense of "bind". Examples include diadem, diadems. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does dem- mean?

The dem- root means bind, from Greek deo. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.