lanthan- root words — words with the lanthan- root

The root lanthan- comes from Greek lanthanein, meaning to lie hidden, escape notice. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including lanthanide, lanthanum. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lanthan- root

Explore words with lanthan- — words containing the lanthan- root and sharing its sense of "to lie hidden, escape notice". Examples include lanthanide, lanthanum. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lanthan- mean?

The lanthan- root means to lie hidden, escape notice, from Greek lanthanein. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.