plectr- root words — words with the plectr- root

The root plectr- comes from Greek plesso, meaning strike. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including apoplectic, apoplexy, plectra, plectrum. 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 "strike". Examples include apoplectic, apoplexy, plectra, plectrum. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does plectr- mean?

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