main- root words — words with the main- root

The root main- comes from Old English maegen, meaning chief, principal (originally strength). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including mainline. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the main- root

Explore words with main- — words containing the main- root and sharing its sense of "chief, principal (originally strength)". Examples include mainline. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does main- mean?

The main- root means chief, principal (originally strength), from Old English maegen. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.