Where does “memorabilis” come from?
memorabilis (Latin) comes from Latin memoror, from Latin memoro, from Latin memor, from Proto-Indo-European mer- — to die; to disappear; sea, lake, wetland.
memorabilis (Latin): something memorable or remarkable, unforgettable
Definitions
- something memorable or remarkable, unforgettable
Ancestry of “memorabilis”, step by step
memorabilis traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin memoror
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | memoror | first-person singular present passive indicative... |
| 2 | Latin | memoro | I remind, bring to mind; I tell, utter, recount |
| 3 | Latin | memor | mindful, remembering; that has a good memory |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | mer- | to die; to disappear; sea, lake, wetland |
via Latin memorō
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | memorō | to remind, bring to mind |