atla- root words — words with the atla- root

The root atla- comes from Greek tlenai, meaning to bear, endure, carry. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including atlas, atlases, transatlantic. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the atla- root

Explore words with atla- — words containing the atla- root and sharing its sense of "to bear, endure, carry". Examples include atlas, atlases, transatlantic. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does atla- mean?

The atla- root means to bear, endure, carry, from Greek tlenai. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.