Connected word reference

English words and connected roots — page 8

Explore 617 selected English words with curated root connections. The interactive app contains the full dictionary.

• telex

  A network of teletypes.

• temporary

  lasting for only a limited period of time

• tension

  the state of being stretched tight; mental strain

• territory

  an area of land under the control of a ruler or state

• theism

  Belief in the existence of at least one deity.

• theocracy

  Government under the control of a state religion.

• theocratic

  Pertaining to theocracy.

• theology

  the study of the nature of God and religious belief

• theosophy

  a philosophy holding that knowledge of God may be achieved through spiritual insight

• thermite

  A mixture of a metal and a metal oxide capable of producing a thermite reaction, such as aluminium metal and ferric oxide; used in incendiary devices.

• thermodynamics

  the branch of physics dealing with heat and energy

• thermometer

  an instrument for measuring temperature

• thermostat

  A device that automatically responds to changes in temperature by activating a heating or cooling system to maintain the temperature at a desired setting.

• thermostatic

  having or maintaining a consistent temperature

• topology

  The branch of mathematics dealing with those properties of a geometrical object (of arbitrary dimensionality) that are unchanged by continuous deformations (such as stretching, bending, etc., without tearing or gluing).

• toxicology

  The branch of pharmacology that deals with the nature, effect, detection and treatment of poisons and poisoning.

• tragedy

  a play or event dealing with tragic events and an unhappy ending

• transfer

  to move from one place to another

• translucent

  allowing light to pass through partially

• transmit

  to cause to pass on from one place or person to another

• transport

  to take or carry from one place to another

• travelogue

  A description of someone's travels, given in the form of narrative, public lecture, slide show or motion picture.

• triad

  A grouping of three.

• triangle

  a plane figure with three straight sides and three angles

• triangular

  Shaped like a triangle.

• triangulate

  Synonym of triangular.

• tricycle

  A cycle with three wheels, powered by pedals and usually intended for young children.

• trident

  A three-pronged spear somewhat resembling a pitchfork.

• triennial

  Happening every three years.

• triforce

  A shape composed of three equilateral triangles arranged in such a manner that a fourth triangle of identical size, but pointing the opposite direction, could fit between them.

• trigeminal

  Of or pertaining to the trigeminal nerve (the fifth cranial nerve).

• trigonometry

  The branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between the sides and angles of (in particular) right-angled triangles, as represented by the trigonometric functions, and with calculations based on said relationships.

• trilateral

  Having three sides

• trillion

  A statistic formed by a player playing some number of minutes, but recording no stats.

• trilogy

  A set of three connected works—usually dramas, literary pieces, films, or musical compositions—all related by theme, characters, or setting.

• triode

  A thermionic valve containing an anode, a cathode, and a control grid; small changes to the charge on the grid control the flow from cathode to anode, which makes amplification possible.

• triplex

  Having three parts; triple or threefold.

• triplicate

  Made thrice as much; threefold; tripled.

• tripod

  a three-legged stand for supporting a camera or other apparatus

• typography

  The art or practice of setting and arranging type; typesetting.

• unilateral

  Done by one side only.

• unisex

  Not distinguished on the basis of sex or gender; suitable for any sex or gender.

• unison

  Identical pitch between two notes or sounds; the simultaneous playing of notes of identical pitch (or separated by one or more octaves).

• unity

  the state of being united or joined as a whole

• universe

  The sum of everything that exists in the cosmos.

• urban

  relating to a town or city

• verbal

  relating to or in the form of words

• verdict

  a decision on an issue of fact in a legal case

• verify

  to make sure or demonstrate that something is true

• victory

  an act of defeating an enemy or opponent

• vision

  the faculty of sight; the ability to think about the future

• vital

  absolutely necessary; full of energy

• vocal

  relating to the voice; expressing opinions freely

• winsome

  Charming, engaging, winning; inspiring approval and trust, especially if in an innocent manner.

• woodsman

  A man who lives and works in woodland; a forester or woodman.

• zeolite

  Any of several minerals, aluminosilicates of sodium, potassium, calcium or magnesium, that have a porous structure (originally, those which swelled and gave off water when heated); they are used in water softeners, in ion exchange chromatography, and as industrial catalysts.

• zoology

  the scientific study of animals