ithy- root words — words with the ithy- root

The root ithy- comes from Greek ithys, meaning straight, erect. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including ithyphallic. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ithy- root

Explore words with ithy- — words containing the ithy- root and sharing its sense of "straight, erect". Examples include ithyphallic. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ithy- mean?

The ithy- root means straight, erect, from Greek ithys. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.