itic- root words — words with the itic- root

The root itic- comes from Greek itikos, meaning pertaining to (adjective-forming). 8 words in Dendril are built from it, including antisyphilitic, dendritic, diphtheritic, nephritic, pleuritic, porphyritic, stalactitic, stalagmitic. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the itic- root

Explore words with itic- — words containing the itic- root and sharing its sense of "pertaining to (adjective-forming)". Examples include antisyphilitic, dendritic, diphtheritic, nephritic, pleuritic, porphyritic, stalactitic, stalagmitic. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does itic- mean?

The itic- root means pertaining to (adjective-forming), from Greek itikos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.