Where does “delusion” come from?
Delusion comes from Latin delusio, a noun formed from the prefix de- and the verb ludere meaning "to play" or "to mock," ultimately derived from Proto-Indo-European de-.
delusion (English): A false belief that is resistant to confrontation...
Definitions
- A false belief that is resistant to confrontation...
Ancestry of “delusion”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | delusio | a deceiving, deluding, a delusion |
| 2 | Latin | -tiō | tion, -ation, -ing |
| 3 | Latin | dissertātiō | (spoken) dissertation, discourse, disquisition |
| 4 | Latin | dissertus | arranged, disposed; explained |
| 5 | Latin | disserere | second-person singular future passive indicative... |
| 6 | Latin | dis- | asunder, apart, in two; reversal, removal;... |
| 7 | Latin | calceus | shoe |
| 8 | Latin | calx | limestone; chalk; the finish line |
| 9 | Ancient Greek | χάλιξ | small stone, pebble; gravel, rubble |