nystagm- root words — words with the nystagm- root

The root nystagm- comes from Greek nystazein, meaning to nod, be drowsy. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including nystagmic, nystagmus. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the nystagm- root

Explore words with nystagm- — words containing the nystagm- root and sharing its sense of "to nod, be drowsy". Examples include nystagmic, nystagmus. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does nystagm- mean?

The nystagm- root means to nod, be drowsy, from Greek nystazein. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.