est- root words — words with the est- root

The root est- comes from Old English ist, meaning superlative. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including crustiest, priviest, comfiest, paciest. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the est- root

Explore words with est- — words containing the est- root and sharing its sense of "superlative". Examples include crustiest, priviest, comfiest, paciest. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does est- mean?

The est- root means superlative, from Old English ist. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.