opistho- root words — words with the opistho- root

The root opistho- comes from Greek opisthen, meaning behind, backward. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including opisthognathous, opisthograph, opisthography. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the opistho- root

Explore words with opistho- — words containing the opistho- root and sharing its sense of "behind, backward". Examples include opisthognathous, opisthograph, opisthography. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does opistho- mean?

The opistho- root means behind, backward, from Greek opisthen. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.