Where does “rate” come from?
rate (Latin) comes from Latin ratis, from Proto-Indo-European h₁reh₁- — to row; to separate; loose, sparse, rare.
rate (Latin): vocative masculine singular of ratus; ablative...
Definitions
- vocative masculine singular of ratus; ablative...
Ancestry of “rate”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | ratis | raft; pontoon bridge; boat |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | h₁reh₁- | to row; to separate; loose, sparse, rare |