plectr- root words — words with the plectr- root

The root plectr- comes from Greek plessein, meaning to strike. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including apoplexies, plectron. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the plectr- root

Explore words with plectr- — words containing the plectr- root and sharing its sense of "to strike". Examples include apoplexies, plectron. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does plectr- mean?

The plectr- root means to strike, from Greek plessein. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.