torn- root words — words with the torn- root

The root torn- comes from Latin tonare, meaning thunder. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including tornado, tornadoes. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the torn- root

Explore words with torn- — words containing the torn- root and sharing its sense of "thunder". Examples include tornado, tornadoes. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does torn- mean?

The torn- root means thunder, from Latin tonare. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.