rein- root words — words with the rein- root

The root rein- comes from Latin retinere, meaning to hold back. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including rein, ritenuto. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the rein- root

Explore words with rein- — words containing the rein- root and sharing its sense of "to hold back". Examples include rein, ritenuto. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does rein- mean?

The rein- root means to hold back, from Latin retinere. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.