crimin- root words — words with the crimin- root

The root crimin- comes from Latin discrimen, meaning distinction, dividing line. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including discriminative, indiscrimination. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the crimin- root

Explore words with crimin- — words containing the crimin- root and sharing its sense of "distinction, dividing line". Examples include discriminative, indiscrimination. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does crimin- mean?

The crimin- root means distinction, dividing line, from Latin discrimen. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.