Where does “monstruous” come from?
monstruous (Middle English) comes from Old French monstrueuse, from Latin monstrosus — Alternative form of mōnstruōsus.
monstruous (Middle English): Misshapen, grotesque; of unnatural form or...
Definitions
- Misshapen, grotesque; of unnatural form or...
Ancestry of “monstruous”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old French | monstrueuse | — |
| 2 | Latin | monstrosus | Alternative form of mōnstruōsus |