inan- root words — words with the inan- root

The root inan- comes from Latin inanis, meaning empty. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including inane, inanely, inanities, inanity. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the inan- root

Explore words with inan- — words containing the inan- root and sharing its sense of "empty". Examples include inane, inanely, inanities, inanity. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does inan- mean?

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