Where does “délectable” come from?
délectable (Middle French) comes from English delectable, from Latin delectare — present active infinitive of dēlectō;...
Ancestry of “délectable”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | delectable | Highly pleasing; delightful, especially to any of... |
| 2 | Latin | delectare | present active infinitive of dēlectō;... |