ped- root words — words with the ped- root

The root ped- comes from Greek paideia, meaning education, learning. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including encyclopedia, encyclopedias. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ped- root

Explore words with ped- — words containing the ped- root and sharing its sense of "education, learning". Examples include encyclopedia, encyclopedias. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ped- mean?

The ped- root means education, learning, from Greek paideia. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.