deuter- root words — words with the deuter- root

The root deuter- comes from Greek deuteros, meaning second. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including deuterium. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the deuter- root

Explore words with deuter- — words containing the deuter- root and sharing its sense of "second". Examples include deuterium. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does deuter- mean?

The deuter- root means second, from Greek deuteros. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.