cynic- root words — words with the cynic- root

The root cynic- comes from Greek kynikos, meaning dog-like. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including cynic, cynical. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the cynic- root

Explore words with cynic- — words containing the cynic- root and sharing its sense of "dog-like". Examples include cynic, cynical. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does cynic- mean?

The cynic- root means dog-like, from Greek kynikos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.