ne- root words — words with the ne- root

The root ne- comes from French enne, meaning feminine suffix. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including doyenne. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ne- root

Explore words with ne- — words containing the ne- root and sharing its sense of "feminine suffix". Examples include doyenne. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ne- mean?

The ne- root means feminine suffix, from French enne. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.