kathar- root words — words with the kathar- root

The root kathar- comes from Greek katharos, meaning pure, clean. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including katharsis. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the kathar- root

Explore words with kathar- — words containing the kathar- root and sharing its sense of "pure, clean". Examples include katharsis. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does kathar- mean?

The kathar- root means pure, clean, from Greek katharos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.