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Where does “énoncer” come from?

énoncer (French) comes from Latin ēnuntiō, from Latin nūntiō, from Latin nuntius, from Proto-Indo-European newH- — to cry, roar.

énoncer (French): to enounce, lay out, declare; to explain

Definitions

  1. to enounce, lay out, declare; to explain

Ancestry of “énoncer”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Latinēnuntiō—
2Latinnūntiō—
3Latinnuntiusa messenger, reporter, courier; an envoy,...
4Proto-Indo-EuropeannewH-to cry, roar

Words derived from “énoncer”

  • enounce
  • enouncement
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