etymo- root words — words with the etymo- root

The root etymo- comes from Greek etymon, meaning true, original sense. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including etymology, etymological, etymologies, etymologist. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the etymo- root

Explore words with etymo- — words containing the etymo- root and sharing its sense of "true, original sense". Examples include etymology, etymological, etymologies, etymologist. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does etymo- mean?

The etymo- root means true, original sense, from Greek etymon. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.