pri- root words — words with the pri- root

The root pri- comes from English protein, meaning protein. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including prion. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the pri- root

Explore words with pri- — words containing the pri- root and sharing its sense of "protein". Examples include prion. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does pri- mean?

The pri- root means protein, from English protein. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.