emblem- root words — words with the emblem- root

The root emblem- comes from Greek emblema, meaning inlaid ornament. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including emblematic. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the emblem- root

Explore words with emblem- — words containing the emblem- root and sharing its sense of "inlaid ornament". Examples include emblematic. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does emblem- mean?

The emblem- root means inlaid ornament, from Greek emblema. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.