clast- root words — words with the clast- root

The root clast- comes from Greek klao, meaning break. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including iconoclast, iconoclastic. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the clast- root

Explore words with clast- — words containing the clast- root and sharing its sense of "break". Examples include iconoclast, iconoclastic. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does clast- mean?

The clast- root means break, from Greek klao. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.