Where does “triumph” come from?
Triumph comes from Latin triumphus, from Ancient Greek θρίαμβος, from Old Latin triumpus, of unknown origin.
triumph (English): A conclusive success following an effort,...
Definitions
- A conclusive success following an effort,...
Ancestry of “triumph”, step by step
triumph traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin triumpho
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | triumpho | I triumph; I celebrate a triumph, especially by... |
| 2 | Latin | triumphus | a hymn in honor of Bacchus; "triumpe"; the Roman... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | θρίαμβος | thriambus; A translation for Latin triumphus |
via Old French triomphe
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old French | triomphe | a triumph, victory |