liter- root words — words with the liter- root

The root liter- comes from Greek litra, meaning liter. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including milliliter, milliliters. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the liter- root

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

What does liter- mean?

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