lump- root words — words with the lump- root

The root lump- comes from Middle English lump, meaning shapeless mass. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including lumpishly. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lump- root

Explore words with lump- — words containing the lump- root and sharing its sense of "shapeless mass". Examples include lumpishly. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lump- mean?

The lump- root means shapeless mass, from Middle English lump. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.