zeugma- root words — words with the zeugma- root

The root zeugma- comes from Greek zeugnynai, meaning to yoke, join. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including zeugma, zeugmatic. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the zeugma- root

Explore words with zeugma- — words containing the zeugma- root and sharing its sense of "to yoke, join". Examples include zeugma, zeugmatic. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does zeugma- mean?

The zeugma- root means to yoke, join, from Greek zeugnynai. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.