extrem- root words — words with the extrem- root

The root extrem- comes from Latin extremus, meaning outermost. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including extreme, extremely, extremes, extremist, extremism. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the extrem- root

Explore words with extrem- — words containing the extrem- root and sharing its sense of "outermost". Examples include extreme, extremely, extremes, extremist, extremism. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does extrem- mean?

The extrem- root means outermost, from Latin extremus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.