sist- root words — words with the sist- root

The root sist- comes from Latin sistere, meaning to stand, take a stand. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including consistencies, insistencies. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the sist- root

Explore words with sist- — words containing the sist- root and sharing its sense of "to stand, take a stand". Examples include consistencies, insistencies. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does sist- mean?

The sist- root means to stand, take a stand, from Latin sistere. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.