Where does “vehemence” come from?
Vehemence comes from Latin vehementia, from vehemens meaning forceful, derived from Latin mens meaning mind and Proto-Indo-European weǵʰ- and men-.
vehemence (English): An intense concentration, force or power; A wild...
Definitions
- An intense concentration, force or power; A wild...
Ancestry of “vehemence”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | vehementia | nominative neuter plural of vehemēns; accusative... |
| 2 | Latin | vehemens | very eager; impetuous, ardent, furious; vehement;... |