langu- root words — words with the langu- root

The root langu- comes from Latin languere, meaning to be faint. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including languidly, languorously. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the langu- root

Explore words with langu- — words containing the langu- root and sharing its sense of "to be faint". Examples include languidly, languorously. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does langu- mean?

The langu- root means to be faint, from Latin languere. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.