sester- root words — words with the sester- root

The root sester- comes from Latin semis, meaning two and a half (semis-tertius). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including sesterce, sestertium. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the sester- root

Explore words with sester- — words containing the sester- root and sharing its sense of "two and a half (semis-tertius)". Examples include sesterce, sestertium. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does sester- mean?

The sester- root means two and a half (semis-tertius), from Latin semis. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.