uncin- root words — words with the uncin- root

The root uncin- comes from Latin uncinus, meaning hook. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including uncinariasis, uncinate, uncinus. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the uncin- root

Explore words with uncin- — words containing the uncin- root and sharing its sense of "hook". Examples include uncinariasis, uncinate, uncinus. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does uncin- mean?

The uncin- root means hook, from Latin uncinus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.