tom- root words — words with the tom- root

The root tom- comes from Latin suescere, meaning to become accustomed. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including custom, customary, consuetude. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the tom- root

Explore words with tom- — words containing the tom- root and sharing its sense of "to become accustomed". Examples include custom, customary, consuetude. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does tom- mean?

The tom- root means to become accustomed, from Latin suescere. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.