isk- root words — words with the isk- root

The root isk- comes from Greek iskos, meaning little (diminutive). 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including basilisk, bassarisk, meniscectomy, panisc. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the isk- root

Explore words with isk- — words containing the isk- root and sharing its sense of "little (diminutive)". Examples include basilisk, bassarisk, meniscectomy, panisc. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does isk- mean?

The isk- root means little (diminutive), from Greek iskos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.