six- root words — words with the six- root

The root six- comes from Latin sex, meaning six. 9 words in Dendril are built from it, including six, sixteen, sixth, sixties, sixty, semester, semesters, sexagenarian, sextet. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the six- root

Explore words with six- — words containing the six- root and sharing its sense of "six". Examples include six, sixteen, sixth, sixties, sixty, semester, semesters, sexagenarian, sextet. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does six- mean?

The six- root means six, from Latin sex. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.