ensi- root words — words with the ensi- root

The root ensi- comes from Latin ensis, meaning sword. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including ensiform. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ensi- root

Explore words with ensi- — words containing the ensi- root and sharing its sense of "sword". Examples include ensiform. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ensi- mean?

The ensi- root means sword, from Latin ensis. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.