Words with c-

c- root words — words with the c- root

The root c- comes from Greek tes, meaning noun-forming (via idiotes, private/ignorant person). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including idiocies, microanalyst. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the c- root

Explore words with c- — words containing the c- root and sharing its sense of "noun-forming (via idiotes, private/ignorant person)". Examples include idiocies, microanalyst. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does c- mean?

The c- root means noun-forming (via idiotes, private/ignorant person), from Greek tes. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.