hermaphrodite- root words — words with the hermaphrodite- root

The root hermaphrodite- comes from Greek hermaphroditos, meaning son of Hermes and Aphrodite. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including hermaphrodite, hermaphroditical, pseudohermaphrodite. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the hermaphrodite- root

Explore words with hermaphrodite- — words containing the hermaphrodite- root and sharing its sense of "son of Hermes and Aphrodite". Examples include hermaphrodite, hermaphroditical, pseudohermaphrodite. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does hermaphrodite- mean?

The hermaphrodite- root means son of Hermes and Aphrodite, from Greek hermaphroditos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.