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Where does “improbus” come from?

improbus (Latin) comes from Latin probus, from Proto-Indo-European pro-bhwo-, from Proto-Indo-European pro-, from Proto-Indo-European por-, from Proto-Indo-European per-, from Proto-Indo-European pr̥tós — passed , crossed.

improbus (Latin): excessive, immoderate; greedy, rude; flagrant,...

Definitions

  1. excessive, immoderate; greedy, rude; flagrant,...

Ancestry of “improbus”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Latinprobusgood, serviceable, excellent, superior, able;...
2Proto-Indo-Europeanpro-bhwo-being in front, prominent
3Proto-Indo-Europeanpro-toward, forward
4Proto-Indo-Europeanpor-to give birth; forward, through; going, passage
5Proto-Indo-Europeanper-before, in front; first; to go through
6Proto-Indo-Europeanpr̥tóspassed , crossed

Words derived from “improbus”

  • ímprobo
  • improbità
  • improbo
  • improbe
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