thesp- root words — words with the thesp- root

The root thesp- comes from Greek thespis, meaning Thespis (first actor). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including thespian, thespians. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the thesp- root

Explore words with thesp- — words containing the thesp- root and sharing its sense of "Thespis (first actor)". Examples include thespian, thespians. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does thesp- mean?

The thesp- root means Thespis (first actor), from Greek thespis. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.