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Where does “cogitation” come from?

Cogitation comes from English Latin cogitātiō, derived from Ancient Greek -ισμός and Latin -inus patterns, ultimately traceable to Proto-Indo-European -iHnos.

cogitation (English): The process of cogitating; contemplation,...

Definitions

  1. The process of cogitating; contemplation,...

Ancestry of “cogitation”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Latincogitatiothinking, meditation, reflection; thought;...
2Latincōgitō—
3Latincōn-—
4Latincumwith, along with; at; -fold
5Old LatincomAlternative form of cum
6Proto-Italickomwith, along, at
7Proto-Indo-Europeanḱómbeside, near, by, with
8Proto-Indo-EuropeanḱeDeictic particle, here; Post-positional...
9Middle Englishkyt—
10Germankitt—
11Old High Germankuti—
12Proto-West Germanickwidugum, resin
13Proto-Germanickweduzresin
14Proto-Indo-Europeangʷet-resin, gum; to say, speak
15Proto-Indo-Europeangū-to bend; curve; arch; vault; to bow, bend, arch,...
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