Where does “-ent” come from?
-ent (English) comes from Middle English -ent, from Old French -ent, from Latin -ens — Ending of the present active participle of second...
-ent (English): Causing, promoting, or doing a certain action;...
Definitions
- Causing, promoting, or doing a certain action;...
Ancestry of “-ent”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | -ent | present participle suffix |
| 2 | Old French | -ent | — |
| 3 | Latin | -ens | Ending of the present active participle of second... |
Words derived from “-ent”