Words with y-

y- root words — words with the y- root

The root y- comes from Old French if, meaning adjective-forming suffix. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including hardy. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the y- root

Explore words with y- — words containing the y- root and sharing its sense of "adjective-forming suffix". Examples include hardy. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does y- mean?

The y- root means adjective-forming suffix, from Old French if. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.