point- root words — words with the point- root

The root point- comes from Latin pungere, meaning to prick. 7 words in Dendril are built from it, including point, pointed, pointing, pointless, points, pointer, pointers. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the point- root

Explore words with point- — words containing the point- root and sharing its sense of "to prick". Examples include point, pointed, pointing, pointless, points, pointer, pointers. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does point- mean?

The point- root means to prick, from Latin pungere. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.