simi- root words — words with the simi- root

The root simi- comes from Latin simia, meaning ape. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including simian. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the simi- root

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

What does simi- mean?

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