protein- root words — words with the protein- root

The root protein- comes from Greek proteios, meaning primary, of first rank. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including chromoprotein. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the protein- root

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

What does protein- mean?

The protein- root means primary, of first rank, from Greek proteios. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.