stat- root words — words with the stat- root

The root stat- comes from Greek statos, meaning standing. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including electrostatic, thermostat, thermostats, rheostat, thermostatic. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the stat- root

Explore words with stat- — words containing the stat- root and sharing its sense of "standing". Examples include electrostatic, thermostat, thermostats, rheostat, thermostatic. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does stat- mean?

The stat- root means standing, from Greek statos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.