lyz- root words — words with the lyz- root

The root lyz- comes from Greek lysis, meaning loosening. 80 words in Dendril are built from it, including analysis, analyses, analyst, analyze, analyzed, analyzes, analyzing, analysts, analytic, analytical, analyzer, electrolysis. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lyz- root

Explore words with lyz- — words containing the lyz- root and sharing its sense of "loosening". Examples include analysis, analyses, analyst, analyze, analyzed, analyzes, analyzing, analysts, analytic, analytical, analyzer, electrolysis. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

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