thigmo- root words — words with the thigmo- root

The root thigmo- comes from Greek thigma, meaning touch. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including thigmotaxis, thigmotropism. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the thigmo- root

Explore words with thigmo- — words containing the thigmo- root and sharing its sense of "touch". Examples include thigmotaxis, thigmotropism. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does thigmo- mean?

The thigmo- root means touch, from Greek thigma. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.