fathom- root words — words with the fathom- root

The root fathom- comes from Old English faethm, meaning outstretched arms, embrace. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including fathomable, unfathomable. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the fathom- root

Explore words with fathom- — words containing the fathom- root and sharing its sense of "outstretched arms, embrace". Examples include fathomable, unfathomable. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does fathom- mean?

The fathom- root means outstretched arms, embrace, from Old English faethm. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.