Where does “outstanding” come from?
Outstanding derives from Middle English utstanden, combining out and standen, meaning to stand out or remain standing apart.
outstanding (English): present participle of outstand; Prominent or...
Definitions
- present participle of outstand; Prominent or...
Ancestry of “outstanding”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | outstand | To resist effectually; withstand; sustain without... |
| 2 | Middle English | outstanden | — |
Words derived from “outstanding”