in- root words — words with the in- root

The root in- comes from Italian ino, meaning diminutive suffix. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including cipolin. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the in- root

Explore words with in- — words containing the in- root and sharing its sense of "diminutive suffix". Examples include cipolin. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does in- mean?

The in- root means diminutive suffix, from Italian ino. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.