Where does “-ment” come from?
-ment (French) comes from Middle French -ment, from Old French -ment, from Latin -mentum, from Latin -menta, from Proto-Indo-European -mn̥ — Creates action nouns or result nouns from verbs.
-ment (French): Attaches to an adjective in the feminine singular to form the corresponding adverb
Definitions
- Attaches to an adjective in the feminine singular to form the corresponding adverb
Ancestry of “-ment”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle French | -ment | Used to form adverbs, most of the time equivalent... |
| 2 | Old French | -ment | Used to form adverbs, most of the time equivalent... |
| 3 | Latin | -mentum | instrument, medium, or result of; e.g.... |
| 4 | Latin | -menta | nominative plural of -mentum; accusative plural... |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | -mn̥ | Creates action nouns or result nouns from verbs |