ren- root words — words with the ren- root

The root ren- comes from Latin renes, meaning kidneys. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including adrenal, adrenals, adrenergic, renin, suprarenal. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ren- root

Explore words with ren- — words containing the ren- root and sharing its sense of "kidneys". Examples include adrenal, adrenals, adrenergic, renin, suprarenal. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ren- mean?

The ren- root means kidneys, from Latin renes. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.