nor- root words — words with the nor- root

The root nor- comes from German normal, meaning parent compound (N without methyl). 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including noradrenalin, noradrenaline, norepinephrine. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the nor- root

Explore words with nor- — words containing the nor- root and sharing its sense of "parent compound (N without methyl)". Examples include noradrenalin, noradrenaline, norepinephrine. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does nor- mean?

The nor- root means parent compound (N without methyl), from German normal. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.