keto- root words — words with the keto- root

The root keto- comes from German keton, meaning ketone. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including keto, ketogenic. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the keto- root

Explore words with keto- — words containing the keto- root and sharing its sense of "ketone". Examples include keto, ketogenic. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does keto- mean?

The keto- root means ketone, from German keton. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.