canon- root words — words with the canon- root

The root canon- comes from Greek kanon, meaning rule, measuring rod. 6 words in Dendril are built from it, including canonical, canon, canons, canonization, canonize, canonized. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the canon- root

Explore words with canon- — words containing the canon- root and sharing its sense of "rule, measuring rod". Examples include canonical, canon, canons, canonization, canonize, canonized. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does canon- mean?

The canon- root means rule, measuring rod, from Greek kanon. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.