gypsum- root words — words with the gypsum- root

The root gypsum- comes from Greek gypsos, meaning chalk. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including gypsum, gesso, gypsophila. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the gypsum- root

Explore words with gypsum- — words containing the gypsum- root and sharing its sense of "chalk". Examples include gypsum, gesso, gypsophila. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does gypsum- mean?

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