septic- root words — words with the septic- root

The root septic- comes from Greek septikos, meaning rotting. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including antiseptic, antiseptics, antiseptically, aseptic, septicemia. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the septic- root

Explore words with septic- — words containing the septic- root and sharing its sense of "rotting". Examples include antiseptic, antiseptics, antiseptically, aseptic, septicemia. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does septic- mean?

The septic- root means rotting, from Greek septikos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.