th- root words — words with the th- root

The root th- comes from Old English thu, meaning forming abstract nouns of state or action. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including tilth. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the th- root

Explore words with th- — words containing the th- root and sharing its sense of "forming abstract nouns of state or action". Examples include tilth. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does th- mean?

The th- root means forming abstract nouns of state or action, from Old English thu. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.