mer- root words — words with the mer- root

The root mer- comes from Greek meros, meaning part. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including dimer, polymer, polymers, polymeric, polymerization. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the mer- root

Explore words with mer- — words containing the mer- root and sharing its sense of "part". Examples include dimer, polymer, polymers, polymeric, polymerization. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does mer- mean?

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