obel- root words — words with the obel- root

The root obel- comes from Greek obelos, meaning pointed pillar, spit, critical mark. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including obelize, obelus. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the obel- root

Explore words with obel- — words containing the obel- root and sharing its sense of "pointed pillar, spit, critical mark". Examples include obelize, obelus. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does obel- mean?

The obel- root means pointed pillar, spit, critical mark, from Greek obelos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.