clase- root words — words with the clase- root

The root clase- comes from Greek klasis, meaning fracture, breaking. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including oligoclase, orthoclase, osteoclasis, plagioclase. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the clase- root

Explore words with clase- — words containing the clase- root and sharing its sense of "fracture, breaking". Examples include oligoclase, orthoclase, osteoclasis, plagioclase. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does clase- mean?

The clase- root means fracture, breaking, from Greek klasis. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.