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Where does “consolidation” come from?

Consolidation comes from Latin consolidatio, derived from consolidō (to make firm), formed from the prefix con- (together) and solidus (firm or solid).

consolidation (English): The act or process of consolidating, making firm,...

Definitions

  1. The act or process of consolidating, making firm,...

Ancestry of “consolidation”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1LatinconsolidatioThe act of establishing or confirming ownership;...
2Latincōnsolidō—
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 “consolidation”

  • deconsolidation
  • anticonsolidation
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