random- root words — words with the random- root

The root random- comes from Old French randon, meaning impetuosity, great speed, rush. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including random, randomize, pseudorandom, randomise. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the random- root

Explore words with random- — words containing the random- root and sharing its sense of "impetuosity, great speed, rush". Examples include random, randomize, pseudorandom, randomise. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does random- mean?

The random- root means impetuosity, great speed, rush, from Old French randon. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.