Where does “monstruous” come from?
monstruous (English) comes from Middle English monstruous, from Old French monstrueuse, from Latin monstrosus — Alternative form of mōnstruōsus.
monstruous (English): Monstrous
Ancestry of “monstruous”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | monstruous | Misshapen, grotesque; of unnatural form or... |
| 2 | Old French | monstrueuse | — |
| 3 | Latin | monstrosus | Alternative form of mōnstruōsus |
Words derived from “monstruous”