ase- root words — words with the ase- root

The root ase- comes from Greek diastasis, meaning enzyme. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including amidase, carboxylase, cholinesterase. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ase- root

Explore words with ase- — words containing the ase- root and sharing its sense of "enzyme". Examples include amidase, carboxylase, cholinesterase. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ase- mean?

The ase- root means enzyme, from Greek diastasis. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.