ard- root words — words with the ard- root

The root ard- comes from Latin ardeo, meaning burn. 6 words in Dendril are built from it, including ardent, ardently, ardor, arson, arsonist, arsonists. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ard- root

Explore words with ard- — words containing the ard- root and sharing its sense of "burn". Examples include ardent, ardently, ardor, arson, arsonist, arsonists. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ard- mean?

The ard- root means burn, from Latin ardeo. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.