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Animosity etymology

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English word animosity comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₂enh₁-, French -osité (-osity.)

Detailed word origin of animosity

Dictionary entry Language Definition
*h₂enh₁- Proto-Indo-European (ine) to breathe
-osité French (fr) -osity.
*anamos Proto-Italic (itc-pro) Spirit, soul, life force.
animus Latin (lat) Courage, will. Mind, soul, life force.
animosus Latin (lat) Full of courage, bold, spirited, undaunted. Proud.
animositas Latin (lat) Boldness, courage, spirit. Vehemence, ardour. Wrath, enmity, animosity.
animosité French (fr) Animosity.
animosity English (en) Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike.