krypto- root words — words with the krypto- root

The root krypto- comes from Greek kruptos, meaning hidden. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including krypton. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the krypto- root

Explore words with krypto- — words containing the krypto- root and sharing its sense of "hidden". Examples include krypton. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does krypto- mean?

The krypto- root means hidden, from Greek kruptos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.