clem- root words — words with the clem- root

The root clem- comes from Latin clemens, meaning mild, merciful. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including clemency, clement, inclemency, inclement. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the clem- root

Explore words with clem- — words containing the clem- root and sharing its sense of "mild, merciful". Examples include clemency, clement, inclemency, inclement. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does clem- mean?

The clem- root means mild, merciful, from Latin clemens. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.