Where does “various” come from?
Various derives from Middle French varieux, from Latin varius meaning "variegated" or "diverse in appearance."
various (English): More than one; Having a broad range; That varies...
Definitions
- More than one; Having a broad range; That varies...
Ancestry of “various”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle French | varieux | — |
| 2 | Latin | varius | diverse, different, various, variegated |
| 3 | Latin | vārus | — |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂wer- | to lift up; to moisten; to flow; to raise, hang |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | wēr- | true |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | wer- | to burn; to cover, heed, notice; squirrel |
Words derived from “various”