Where does “formidability” come from?
formidability (English) comes from Latin formido, from Proto-Indo-European dʰer- — to support; to hold.
formidability (English): The state of being formidable
Definitions
- The state of being formidable
Ancestry of “formidability”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | formido | I dread or fear; I am afraid of or for; fear,... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | dʰer- | to support; to hold |