ada- root words — words with the ada- root

The root ada- comes from Spanish ada, meaning past participle (seasoned with). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including charade, enchilada. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ada- root

Explore words with ada- — words containing the ada- root and sharing its sense of "past participle (seasoned with)". Examples include charade, enchilada. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ada- mean?

The ada- root means past participle (seasoned with), from Spanish ada. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.