methyst- root words — words with the methyst- root

The root methyst- comes from Greek methystos, meaning not intoxicated. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including amethyst, amethysts. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the methyst- root

Explore words with methyst- — words containing the methyst- root and sharing its sense of "not intoxicated". Examples include amethyst, amethysts. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does methyst- mean?

The methyst- root means not intoxicated, from Greek methystos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.