Where does “sociable” come from?
Sociable derives from Middle French sociable, from Latin sociabilis (capable of being joined), from Latin socius (companion, allied), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European sekʷ- (to follow, accompany).
sociable (English): Tending to socialize or be social; Offering...
Definitions
- Tending to socialize or be social; Offering...
Ancestry of “sociable”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle French | sociable | — |
| 2 | Latin | sociābilis | that may be easily united or joined together, sociable |
| 3 | Latin | socio | I unite, join, ally, associate; I share in;... |
| 4 | Latin | socius | sharing, joining in, partaking, associated;... |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | πάθος | pain, suffering, death; misfortune, calamity,... |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | πάσχω | to undergo, experience; have someone do something... |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰendʰ- | to bind; bond |