Wordiyocand
LatinVariants
Related Roots
About This Root
From Latin candere (to shine, glow white-hot). Connects light, heat, and sincerity — candle (a light source), incandescent (glowing with heat), candid (open and honest, 'shining with truth'), and candidate (originally a Roman office-seeker wearing a white toga). Chandelier (a branched candle holder) came through French.
Associated Words
candid
Honest and straightforward; an unposed photograph
candidacy
The state of being a candidate for election or appointment
candidate
A person seeking election, appointment, or consideration for a position
candidly
Honestly and frankly
candle
A wax stick with a wick burned for light
candles
Plural of candle; wax sticks with wicks burned for light
candor
Openness and honesty in speech or expression
censure
Strong criticism or condemnation; to formally rebuke
chandelier
A large decorative hanging light fixture
chandler
A maker or seller of candles; a dealer in supplies
incandescence
The emission of light by a substance heated to a high temperature
incandescent
Emitting bright light when heated; shining brilliantly
incendiary
Designed to cause fire; deliberately stirring up conflict; a fire-starting device or agitator
incense
A fragrant substance burned in ceremonies; to make someone very angry
scandal
A disgraceful event causing public outrage; damaging gossip
scandal-ridden
Plagued by many scandals
scandalous
Causing great disgrace or public outrage
scandalously
In a shameful or outrageous manner