strepto- root words — words with the strepto- root

The root strepto- comes from Greek streptos, meaning twisted. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including strep, streptococcal, streptococci, streptococcus, streptomycin. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the strepto- root

Explore words with strepto- — words containing the strepto- root and sharing its sense of "twisted". Examples include strep, streptococcal, streptococci, streptococcus, streptomycin. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does strepto- mean?

The strepto- root means twisted, from Greek streptos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.