nano- root words — words with the nano- root

The root nano- comes from Greek nanos, meaning dwarf. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including nanosecond, nanoseconds, nanotechnology. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the nano- root

Explore words with nano- — words containing the nano- root and sharing its sense of "dwarf". Examples include nanosecond, nanoseconds, nanotechnology. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does nano- mean?

The nano- root means dwarf, from Greek nanos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.