orex- root words — words with the orex- root

The root orex- comes from Greek orexis, meaning appetite. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including anorexia, anorexic, anorexics. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the orex- root

Explore words with orex- — words containing the orex- root and sharing its sense of "appetite". Examples include anorexia, anorexic, anorexics. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does orex- mean?

The orex- root means appetite, from Greek orexis. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.