stalsis- root words — words with the stalsis- root

The root stalsis- comes from Greek stellein, meaning to set, contract. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including antiperistalsis, apostolate. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the stalsis- root

Explore words with stalsis- — words containing the stalsis- root and sharing its sense of "to set, contract". Examples include antiperistalsis, apostolate. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does stalsis- mean?

The stalsis- root means to set, contract, from Greek stellein. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.