zyme- root words — words with the zyme- root

The root zyme- comes from Greek zume, meaning leaven, ferment. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including enzyme, enzymes. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the zyme- root

Explore words with zyme- — words containing the zyme- root and sharing its sense of "leaven, ferment". Examples include enzyme, enzymes. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does zyme- mean?

The zyme- root means leaven, ferment, from Greek zume. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.