su- root words — words with the su- root

The root su- comes from Italian su, meaning up. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including tiramisu. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the su- root

Explore words with su- — words containing the su- root and sharing its sense of "up". Examples include tiramisu. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does su- mean?

The su- root means up, from Italian su. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.