Where does “furthermore” come from?
Furthermore comes from Middle English furthermore, a combination of further and more meaning "to a greater extent or degree."
furthermore (English): In addition; besides; what's more; used to denote...
Definitions
- In addition; besides; what's more; used to denote...
Ancestry of “furthermore”, step by step
furthermore traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English further
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | further | To help forward; to assist; To encourage growth;... |
| 2 | Middle English | further | — |
| 3 | Old English | furþor | further |
| 4 | Proto-West Germanic | furþer | — |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | per- | before, in front; first; to go through |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | pr̥tós | passed , crossed |
via Middle English furthermore
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | furthermore | — |