cardin- root words — words with the cardin- root

The root cardin- comes from Latin cardo, meaning hinge. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including cardinal, cardinals. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the cardin- root

Explore words with cardin- — words containing the cardin- root and sharing its sense of "hinge". Examples include cardinal, cardinals. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does cardin- mean?

The cardin- root means hinge, from Latin cardo. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.