naive- root words — words with the naive- root

The root naive- comes from Latin nativus, meaning natural, inborn. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including naively, naivety. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the naive- root

Explore words with naive- — words containing the naive- root and sharing its sense of "natural, inborn". Examples include naively, naivety. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does naive- mean?

The naive- root means natural, inborn, from Latin nativus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.