ling- root words — words with the ling- root

The root ling- comes from Old English ling, meaning small one. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including changeling, changelings. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ling- root

Explore words with ling- — words containing the ling- root and sharing its sense of "small one". Examples include changeling, changelings. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ling- mean?

The ling- root means small one, from Old English ling. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.