genu- root words — words with the genu- root

The root genu- comes from Latin genu, meaning knee. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including genuflect, genuflected, genuflection. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the genu- root

Explore words with genu- — words containing the genu- root and sharing its sense of "knee". Examples include genuflect, genuflected, genuflection. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does genu- mean?

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