poiesis- root words — words with the poiesis- root

The root poiesis- comes from Greek poiesis, meaning making, formation. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including erythropoiesis, hematopoiesis. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the poiesis- root

Explore words with poiesis- — words containing the poiesis- root and sharing its sense of "making, formation". Examples include erythropoiesis, hematopoiesis. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does poiesis- mean?

The poiesis- root means making, formation, from Greek poiesis. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.