twi- root words — words with the twi- root

The root twi- comes from Old English twi, meaning two, half. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including twilight. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the twi- root

Explore words with twi- — words containing the twi- root and sharing its sense of "two, half". Examples include twilight. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does twi- mean?

The twi- root means two, half, from Old English twi. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.