klystr- root words — words with the klystr- root

The root klystr- comes from Greek klyzein, meaning to wash over, break (of waves). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including cataclysmal, klystron. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the klystr- root

Explore words with klystr- — words containing the klystr- root and sharing its sense of "to wash over, break (of waves)". Examples include cataclysmal, klystron. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does klystr- mean?

The klystr- root means to wash over, break (of waves), from Greek klyzein. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.