rhytid- root words — words with the rhytid- root

The root rhytid- comes from Greek rhytis, meaning wrinkle. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including rhytidectomy. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the rhytid- root

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

What does rhytid- mean?

The rhytid- root means wrinkle, from Greek rhytis. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.