poss- root words — words with the poss- root

The root poss- comes from Latin possum, meaning be able. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including impossible, impossibilities, impossibility, impossibly, possibles. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the poss- root

Explore words with poss- — words containing the poss- root and sharing its sense of "be able". Examples include impossible, impossibilities, impossibility, impossibly, possibles. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does poss- mean?

The poss- root means be able, from Latin possum. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.