Where does “vehement” come from?
Vehement comes from Latin vehemens, combining Latin vehere (to carry) from Proto-Indo-European weǵʰ- with Latin mens (mind) from Proto-Indo-European men-.
vehement (English): Showing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or...
Definitions
- Showing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or...
Ancestry of “vehement”, step by step
vehement traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin vehemens
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | vehemens | very eager; impetuous, ardent, furious; vehement;... |
| 2 | Latin | vehementia | nominative neuter plural of vehemēns; accusative... |
via Middle French vehement
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle French | vehement | — |