phor- root words — words with the phor- root

The root phor- comes from Greek phoresis, meaning a carrying, bearing. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including electrophoreses, electrophoresis, electrophoretic. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the phor- root

Explore words with phor- — words containing the phor- root and sharing its sense of "a carrying, bearing". Examples include electrophoreses, electrophoresis, electrophoretic. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does phor- mean?

The phor- root means a carrying, bearing, from Greek phoresis. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.