Question
What does the root cand mean in the word candescent?
The candescent quality of the room was improved by the southern exposure.
beautiful
condition
glowing
pleasant
The candescent quality of the room was improved by the southern exposure.
beautiful
condition
glowing
pleasant
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The root "cand" in the word "candescent" comes from the Latin "candere," which means "to shine" or "to glow." Therefore, the correct meaning in the context of your sentence is "glowing."