com- root words — words with the com- root

The root com- comes from Greek komos, meaning revel, festivity. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including comedy, comic, comics. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the com- root

Explore words with com- — words containing the com- root and sharing its sense of "revel, festivity". Examples include comedy, comic, comics. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does com- mean?

The com- root means revel, festivity, from Greek komos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.