Where does “jocularly” come from?
Jocularly comes from Latin iocularis, derived from Latin ioculus, which stems from Latin iocus meaning "jest" or "joke," ultimately tracing to Proto-Indo-European roots yek-, līg-, and ḱóm.
jocularly (English): In a jocular manner; humorously
Definitions
- In a jocular manner; humorously
Ancestry of “jocularly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | jocular | Humorous, amusing or joking |
| 2 | Latin | iocularis | funny, jocular, amusing; facetious, laughable,... |
| 3 | Latin | ioculus | a little jest |
| 4 | Latin | iocus | a joke, jest; a form of amusement; pastime, sport |
| 5 | Proto-Italic | jokos | word, saying |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | yokos | word, utterance |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | yek- | to utter |