ne- root words — words with the ne- root

The root ne- comes from Greek inein, meaning to empty out, discharge. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including perinea, perineum. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ne- root

Explore words with ne- — words containing the ne- root and sharing its sense of "to empty out, discharge". Examples include perinea, perineum. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ne- mean?

The ne- root means to empty out, discharge, from Greek inein. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.