pegmat- root words — words with the pegmat- root

The root pegmat- comes from Greek pegma, meaning framework, something fastened together. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including micropegmatite, pegmatite. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the pegmat- root

Explore words with pegmat- — words containing the pegmat- root and sharing its sense of "framework, something fastened together". Examples include micropegmatite, pegmatite. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does pegmat- mean?

The pegmat- root means framework, something fastened together, from Greek pegma. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.