ine- root words — words with the ine- root

The root ine- comes from Greek ine, meaning chemical substance (esp. base/alkaloid). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including choline, nigrosine. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ine- root

Explore words with ine- — words containing the ine- root and sharing its sense of "chemical substance (esp. base/alkaloid)". Examples include choline, nigrosine. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ine- mean?

The ine- root means chemical substance (esp. base/alkaloid), from Greek ine. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.