Where does “formidably” come from?

Formidably derives from Middle French formidable, from Latin formidabilis meaning "to be feared," itself from Latin formidare, ultimately tracing to Proto-Indo-European roots dʰer-, līg-, and ḱóm.

formidably (English): In a formidable manner

Definitions

  1. In a formidable manner

Ancestry of “formidably”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1LatinformidoI dread or fear; I am afraid of or for; fear,...
2Proto-Indo-Europeandʰer-to support; to hold
Every word from Proto-Indo-European dʰer- →Every word from Latin formido →
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