sembl- root words — words with the sembl- root

The root sembl- comes from Latin similare, meaning to seem, resemble, be like. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including dissemblance, semblable, vraisemblance. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the sembl- root

Explore words with sembl- — words containing the sembl- root and sharing its sense of "to seem, resemble, be like". Examples include dissemblance, semblable, vraisemblance. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does sembl- mean?

The sembl- root means to seem, resemble, be like, from Latin similare. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.