hexa- root words — words with the hexa- root

The root hexa- comes from Greek hex, meaning six. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including hexadecimal, hexagon, hexagonal, hexagons, hexameter. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the hexa- root

Explore words with hexa- — words containing the hexa- root and sharing its sense of "six". Examples include hexadecimal, hexagon, hexagonal, hexagons, hexameter. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does hexa- mean?

The hexa- root means six, from Greek hex. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.