luc- root words — words with the luc- root

The root luc- comes from Latin lucere, meaning to shine. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including noctilucent. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the luc- root

Explore words with luc- — words containing the luc- root and sharing its sense of "to shine". Examples include noctilucent. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does luc- mean?

The luc- root means to shine, from Latin lucere. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.