y- root words — words with the y- root

The root y- comes from English ly, meaning in the manner of (adverb). 7 words in Dendril are built from it, including delectably, dilatorily, estimably, intractably, irascibly, mutably, unsociably. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the y- root

Explore words with y- — words containing the y- root and sharing its sense of "in the manner of (adverb)". Examples include delectably, dilatorily, estimably, intractably, irascibly, mutably, unsociably. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does y- mean?

The y- root means in the manner of (adverb), from English ly. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.