lemma- root words — words with the lemma- root

The root lemma- comes from Greek lambanein, meaning to take, receive. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including dilemma, dilemmas, lemma, lemmas. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lemma- root

Explore words with lemma- — words containing the lemma- root and sharing its sense of "to take, receive". Examples include dilemma, dilemmas, lemma, lemmas. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lemma- mean?

The lemma- root means to take, receive, from Greek lambanein. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.