cop- root words — words with the cop- root

The root cop- comes from Greek kopto, meaning cut, strike. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including syncopate, syncopated, syncopation. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the cop- root

Explore words with cop- — words containing the cop- root and sharing its sense of "cut, strike". Examples include syncopate, syncopated, syncopation. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does cop- mean?

The cop- root means cut, strike, from Greek kopto. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.