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English word communicate comes from Latin munus, Proto-Indo-European *ko-moin-i

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munus (Latin)

A burden, duty, obligation. A gift. A service, favor. A service, office, employment. A spectacle, public show.

*ko-moin-i (Proto-Indo-European)

communis (Latin)

(grammar) having both qualities of a subdivided category, such as a verb with both an active and a passive meaning, or a syllable being either long or short.. (of manners) familiar, accessible, courteous. Common, ordinary, commonplace, universal. Democratic; representing the common sentiment. Of or for the community, public.

communico (Latin)

(figuratively) I contaminate, defile, communicate. (in giving) I impart, share. (in receiving) I share, partake, participate in. I join, unite, add, link, connect (to an equal part). I make common, bring into common use.

communicatus (Latin)

communicate (English)

(intransitive) To be connected with (another room, vessel etc.) by means of an opening or channel. [from 16th c.]. (intransitive) To express or convey ideas, either through verbal or nonverbal means; to have intercourse, to exchange information. [from 16th c.]. (intransitive, Christianity) To receive the bread and wine at a celebration of the Eucharist; to take part in Holy Communion. [from [...]

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