theor- root words — words with the theor- root

The root theor- comes from Greek theoreo, meaning look at, contemplate. 13 words in Dendril are built from it, including theoretical, theory, theorem, theorems, theoretically, theories, theoretic, theorist, theorists, theorize, theorized, theorizing. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the theor- root

Explore words with theor- — words containing the theor- root and sharing its sense of "look at, contemplate". Examples include theoretical, theory, theorem, theorems, theoretically, theories, theoretic, theorist, theorists, theorize, theorized, theorizing. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does theor- mean?

The theor- root means look at, contemplate, from Greek theoreo. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.