clandestine- root words — words with the clandestine- root

The root clandestine- comes from Latin clandestinus, meaning secret, hidden. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including clandestine, clandestinely. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the clandestine- root

Explore words with clandestine- — words containing the clandestine- root and sharing its sense of "secret, hidden". Examples include clandestine, clandestinely. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does clandestine- mean?

The clandestine- root means secret, hidden, from Latin clandestinus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.