pro- root words — words with the pro- root

The root pro- comes from Greek propyl, meaning propyl chemical group. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including chlorpromazine, propranolol. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the pro- root

Explore words with pro- — words containing the pro- root and sharing its sense of "propyl chemical group". Examples include chlorpromazine, propranolol. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does pro- mean?

The pro- root means propyl chemical group, from Greek propyl. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.