pter- root words — words with the pter- root

The root pter- comes from Greek pteron, meaning wing. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including helicopter, helicoptering, helicopters, pterodactyl, pterodactyls. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the pter- root

Explore words with pter- — words containing the pter- root and sharing its sense of "wing". Examples include helicopter, helicoptering, helicopters, pterodactyl, pterodactyls. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does pter- mean?

The pter- root means wing, from Greek pteron. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.