klepto- root words — words with the klepto- root

The root klepto- comes from Greek kleptes, meaning thief, steal. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including kleptomaniac, kleptomania. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the klepto- root

Explore words with klepto- — words containing the klepto- root and sharing its sense of "thief, steal". Examples include kleptomaniac, kleptomania. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does klepto- mean?

The klepto- root means thief, steal, from Greek kleptes. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.