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Where does “condescension” come from?

Condescension comes from Latin condescensio, formed from the prefix con- and the suffix -tio, ultimately derived from Latin cum meaning "with."

condescension (English): The act of condescending; a manner of behaving...

Definitions

  1. The act of condescending; a manner of behaving...

Ancestry of “condescension”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Latincondescensiocondescension
2Latincondēscendō—
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,...

Words derived from “condescension”

  • uncondescension
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