ue- root words — words with the ue- root

The root ue- comes from Latin uus, meaning adjective ending (feminine). 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including ingénue, individuate, individuation, nocuous, transpicuous. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ue- root

Explore words with ue- — words containing the ue- root and sharing its sense of "adjective ending (feminine)". Examples include ingénue, individuate, individuation, nocuous, transpicuous. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ue- mean?

The ue- root means adjective ending (feminine), from Latin uus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.