para- root words — words with the para- root

The root para- comes from French parachute, meaning parachute. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including paratrooper, paratroopers, parafoil, parascending, paratroop. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the para- root

Explore words with para- — words containing the para- root and sharing its sense of "parachute". Examples include paratrooper, paratroopers, parafoil, parascending, paratroop. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does para- mean?

The para- root means parachute, from French parachute. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.