Words with r-

r- root words — words with the r- root

The root r- comes from Old English hinderian, meaning connective from the verb stem. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including hindrance. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the r- root

Explore words with r- — words containing the r- root and sharing its sense of "connective from the verb stem". Examples include hindrance. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does r- mean?

The r- root means connective from the verb stem, from Old English hinderian. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.