iamb- root words — words with the iamb- root

The root iamb- comes from Greek iambos, meaning metrical foot. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including iamb, iambic. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the iamb- root

Explore words with iamb- — words containing the iamb- root and sharing its sense of "metrical foot". Examples include iamb, iambic. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does iamb- mean?

The iamb- root means metrical foot, from Greek iambos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.