ta- root words — words with the ta- root

The root ta- comes from Greek ota, meaning nominal plural suffix. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including biota. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ta- root

Explore words with ta- — words containing the ta- root and sharing its sense of "nominal plural suffix". Examples include biota. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ta- mean?

The ta- root means nominal plural suffix, from Greek ota. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.