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epi- root words — words with the epi- root

The root epi- comes from Greek epi, meaning upon. 35 words in Dendril are built from it, including ephemeral, epidemic, epidemics, epidermis, epilepsy, epileptic, epileptics, epilogue, epitaph, epitaphs, epithet, epithets. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the epi- root

Explore words with epi- — words containing the epi- root and sharing its sense of "upon". Examples include ephemeral, epidemic, epidemics, epidermis, epilepsy, epileptic, epileptics, epilogue, epitaph, epitaphs, epithet, epithets. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

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