necro- root words — words with the necro- root

The root necro- comes from Greek nekros, meaning dead body. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including necrophilia, necromancer, necromancers, necromancy, necrosis. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the necro- root

Explore words with necro- — words containing the necro- root and sharing its sense of "dead body". Examples include necrophilia, necromancer, necromancers, necromancy, necrosis. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does necro- mean?

The necro- root means dead body, from Greek nekros. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.