Where does “direct” come from?
Direct derives from Latin directus, the past participle of dirigo, which comes from Latin rego, ultimately descending from Proto-Indo-European h₃reǵ-, meaning to rule or straighten.
direct (English): Proceeding without deviation or interruption;...
Definitions
- Proceeding without deviation or interruption;...
Ancestry of “direct”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | dīrectus | laid straight, arranged in lines, having been arranged in lines |
| 2 | Latin | dīrigō | to lay straight; arrange in lines (especially in military contexts) |
| 3 | Latin | dis- | asunder, apart, in two; reversal, removal;... |
| 4 | Latin | calceus | shoe |
| 5 | Latin | calx | limestone; chalk; the finish line |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | χάλιξ | small stone, pebble; gravel, rubble |