some- root words — words with the some- root

The root some- comes from Greek soma, meaning body. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including chromosome, chromosomes, psychosomatic. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the some- root

Explore words with some- — words containing the some- root and sharing its sense of "body". Examples include chromosome, chromosomes, psychosomatic. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does some- mean?

The some- root means body, from Greek soma. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.