Where does “uncordial” come from?
uncordial (English) comes from English cordial, from Middle English cordial, from Old French cordial, from Medieval Latin cordialis, from Latin cor, from Proto-Italic kord, from Proto-Indo-European ḱḗr — heart.
uncordial (English): Not cordial
Definitions
- Not cordial
Ancestry of “uncordial”, step by step
uncordial traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English cordial
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | cordial | Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate; Radiating... |
| 2 | Middle English | cordial | — |
| 3 | Old French | cordial | — |
| 4 | Medieval Latin | cordialis | of the heart |
| 5 | Latin | cor | heart; soul, mind |
| 6 | Proto-Italic | kord | heart |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱḗr | heart |
via English un
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | un | One |