propinqu- root words — words with the propinqu- root

The root propinqu- comes from Latin propinquus, meaning near, neighboring (from prope, near). 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including appropinquate, appropinquated, appropinquating, appropinquation, appropinquity. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the propinqu- root

Explore words with propinqu- — words containing the propinqu- root and sharing its sense of "near, neighboring (from prope, near)". Examples include appropinquate, appropinquated, appropinquating, appropinquation, appropinquity. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does propinqu- mean?

The propinqu- root means near, neighboring (from prope, near), from Latin propinquus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.