is- root words — words with the is- root

The root is- comes from French ensis, meaning of, pertaining to (via French -is). 10 words in Dendril are built from it, including antibourgeois, bourgeoisification, bourgeoisify, burgess, ensiform, federalese, lyonnaise, marquisate, officialese, telegraphese. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the is- root

Explore words with is- — words containing the is- root and sharing its sense of "of, pertaining to (via French -is)". Examples include antibourgeois, bourgeoisification, bourgeoisify, burgess, ensiform, federalese, lyonnaise, marquisate, officialese, telegraphese. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does is- mean?

The is- root means of, pertaining to (via French -is), from French ensis. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.