mere- root words — words with the mere- root

The root mere- comes from Latin merus, meaning pure, unmixed. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including mere. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the mere- root

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

What does mere- mean?

The mere- root means pure, unmixed, from Latin merus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.