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Dive into the fascinating world of Latin etymology with this engaging slideshow. Explore the origins and meanings of words like ambivalence, equivalent, and valedictory, shedding light on their powerful linguistic roots.
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by Edu, Rafa and Malcolm Etymology slide show
Ambivalence (noun) • - the simultaneous existence of conflicting feelings or thoughts. • From the Latin words “ambi” meaning “on both sides” and “valere” meaning “to be strong”
Avail (noun) • -Use, benefit, or advantage • From the Latin words "ad” meaning “to” and valere meaning “ to be strong”
Equivalent (adjective) • -Similar in function • From the Latin words “aequus” meaning “equal” and “valere”
Evaluation (noun) • -The act of judgment the worth of something. • From the Latin word “ex” meaning “out” and valere
Evince (trans. verb) • -To show or exhibit, as an emotion • From the Latin “ex”, an intensive prefix and “vincere” meaning “to conquer”
Invalid (adjective) • -worthless • From the Latin “in”, and “valere” meaning “to be strong”
Invaluable (adjective) • -Indispensable • From Latin “in” meaning not and value meaning “estimate value of”
Prevail (intrans. verb) • -to be greater in strength or influence; triumph • From the Latin “prae” meaning “before” and valere
Valedictory (adjective) • -bidding farewell • From the Latin words “vale” meaning “farewell” and “dicere” meaning “to say”
Vanquish (trans. verb) • -to defeat in battle • From the Latin word “vincere” meaning “to conquer”