cand
Latinglow, white, shine
About This Root
From Latin candēre 'to glow, shine white-hot' and candidus 'pure white.' One image — something so hot it glows white — branches into light (candle, chandelier, incandescent), pure whiteness turned into moral whiteness (candid, candor, candidate in his white toga), and the related verb incendere 'to set on fire' (incense, incendiary).
Associated Words · 12
candidate
A person seeking election, appointment, or consideration for a position
candle
A wax stick with a wick burned for light
candidacy
The state of being a candidate for election or appointment
candid
Honest and straightforward; an unposed photograph
chandelier
A large decorative hanging light fixture
incense
A fragrant substance burned in ceremonies; to make someone very angry
candor
Openness and honesty in speech or expression
incandescent
Emitting bright light when heated; shining brilliantly
candidly
Honestly and frankly
incendiary
Designed to cause fire; deliberately stirring up conflict; a fire-starting device or agitator
incandescence
The emission of light by a substance heated to a high temperature
chandler
A maker or seller of candles; a dealer in supplies