Where does “ungeniality” come from?
ungeniality (English) comes from English geniality, from Latin genialitas.
ungeniality (English): The quality of being ungenial
Definitions
- The quality of being ungenial
Ancestry of “ungeniality”, step by step
ungeniality traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English geniality
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | geniality | The quality of being genial; friendly... |
| 2 | Latin | genialitas | — |
via English un
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | un | One |