ger- root words — words with the ger- root

The root ger- comes from Greek geras, meaning old age. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including geriatric, geriatrics. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ger- root

Explore words with ger- — words containing the ger- root and sharing its sense of "old age". Examples include geriatric, geriatrics. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ger- mean?

The ger- root means old age, from Greek geras. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.