Greek · root
ballein
to throw
Words sharing this root
ballisticRelating to a projectile's flight or impact.diabolicExtremely wicked or unpleasant.emblemA symbol representing a group, idea, or quality.embolismBlockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other material carried through the bloodstream.embolismInsertion of an extra day or period into a calendar.metabolicRelating to the chemical processes that sustain life in an organism.metabolismThe chemical processes by which a living thing uses energy and materials.problemA matter that requires an answer or resolution.symbolA sign, image, or object that stands for something else.