is- root words — words with the is- root

The root is- comes from Greek sis, meaning condition, state. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including anastomosis, asepsis. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the is- root

Explore words with is- — words containing the is- root and sharing its sense of "condition, state". Examples include anastomosis, asepsis. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does is- mean?

The is- root means condition, state, from Greek sis. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.