Meaning: tree
Root word: Greek δένδρον (déndron); akin to δρύς (drús) “tree”
Roots with similar meanings:
- dry- meaning “tree”
- phloe- meaning “tree bark”
- clad- meaning “branch”
- ram- meaning “branch”
Roots with opposite meanings:
Roots that could be confused:
- den- meaning “ten each”
- dens- meaning “thick”
- dent- meaning “tooth”
Notes: These words are related to trees or to things that have branches such as nerve cells.
Derived English Words
Commonly encountered words are in bold.
dendrite: A branched, tree-like extension of a nerve cell that receives signals from other neurons.
dendritic: Having a branched, tree-like structure; often used to describe patterns or forms resembling dendrites.
oligodendrocyte: A type of glial cell in the central nervous system that produces the myelin sheath around neurons.
oligodendroglioma: A type of brain tumor that arises from oligodendrocytes.
dendrogram: A branching diagram that represents relationships or similarities, often used in biological classification or data analysis.
dendrochronology: The scientific study of tree rings to determine the age of trees and past environmental conditions.
dendromancy: Divination or prophecy using trees or tree-related phenomena.
rhododendron: A genus of woody plants known for their clusters of brightly colored flowers.
dendric: Relating to or resembling a tree or its branches; a less common variant of dendritic.
dendrology: The scientific study of trees and woody plants.
dendrometer: An instrument used to measure trees or tree growth.
dendroclimatology: The study of past climates using tree ring analysis.
dendrophobia: An irrational fear of trees.
dendrotoxin: A toxin found in certain snake venoms that affects nerve cells, named for its action on dendritic structures.
dendroecology: The study of ecological relationships and environmental change through tree ring analysis.
Other Uses
Links
List of Greek and Latin roots in English – Wikipedia
Other Roots Used in These Words
| Root | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chron- | time |
| cyt- | cell |
| eco- | house |
| gramm- | letter, writing |
| log-, -logy | word, reason, speech, thought |
| meter-, metr- | measure |
| olig- | few |
| -oma | morbid growth, tumor |
| phob- | fear |
| rhod- | rose |
| tox- | arrow, bow, poison |
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