poikilo- root words — words with the poikilo- root

The root poikilo- comes from Greek poikilos, meaning varied, changeable. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including poikilotherm, poikilothermic. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the poikilo- root

Explore words with poikilo- — words containing the poikilo- root and sharing its sense of "varied, changeable". Examples include poikilotherm, poikilothermic. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does poikilo- mean?

The poikilo- root means varied, changeable, from Greek poikilos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.