dulge- root words — words with the dulge- root

The root dulge- comes from Latin indulgere, meaning to be lenient, give free rein. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including indulge, overindulge, overindulgence. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the dulge- root

Explore words with dulge- — words containing the dulge- root and sharing its sense of "to be lenient, give free rein". Examples include indulge, overindulge, overindulgence. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does dulge- mean?

The dulge- root means to be lenient, give free rein, from Latin indulgere. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.