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
Ancestry of “formidably”, 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 |