lique- root words — words with the lique- root

The root lique- comes from Latin linquere, meaning to leave (that which is left behind). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including delinquencies, relique. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lique- root

Explore words with lique- — words containing the lique- root and sharing its sense of "to leave (that which is left behind)". Examples include delinquencies, relique. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lique- mean?

The lique- root means to leave (that which is left behind), from Latin linquere. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.