candela- root words — words with the candela- root

The root candela- comes from Latin candere, meaning to shine, glow. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including candela, candent, candescence, candescent. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the candela- root

Explore words with candela- — words containing the candela- root and sharing its sense of "to shine, glow". Examples include candela, candent, candescence, candescent. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does candela- mean?

The candela- root means to shine, glow, from Latin candere. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.