ier- root words — words with the ier- root

The root ier- comes from English ior, meaning comparative degree. 11 words in Dendril are built from it, including easier, exterior, savorier, tardier, tawnier, zanier, curvier, bulgier, tonier, excelsior, germier. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ier- root

Explore words with ier- — words containing the ier- root and sharing its sense of "comparative degree". Examples include easier, exterior, savorier, tardier, tawnier, zanier, curvier, bulgier, tonier, excelsior, germier. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ier- mean?

The ier- root means comparative degree, from English ior. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.