Where does “dissimilator” come from?
dissimilator (English) comes from English dissimilate, from English dis, from English disrespect, from English respect, from Middle English respect, from Old French respect, from Latin respectus, from Latin respiciō — before, in front; first; to go through.
dissimilator (English): One who dissimilates
Ancestry of “dissimilator”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | dissimilate | To make dissimilar or unlike; To become... |
| 2 | English | dis | Alternative spelling of diss; Alternative form of... |
| 3 | English | disrespect | A lack of respect, esteem or courteous behaviour;... |
| 4 | English | respect | an attitude of consideration or high regard; good... |
| 5 | Middle English | respect | — |
| 6 | Old French | respect | — |
| 7 | Latin | respectus | respected; looking back; regard, consideration,... |
| 8 | Latin | respiciō | — |
| 9 | Latin | rĕ- | — |
| 10 | Latin | prōdūcō | — |
| 11 | Latin | prō- | — |
| 12 | Proto-Italic | *pro- | — |
| 13 | Proto-Indo-European | pro- | toward, forward |
| 14 | Proto-Indo-European | por- | to give birth; forward, through; going, passage |
| 15 | Proto-Indo-European | per- | before, in front; first; to go through |