English word communicate comes from Latin munus, Proto-Indo-European *ko-moin-i
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| munus | Latin (lat) | A burden, duty, obligation. A gift. A service, favor. A service, office, employment. A spectacle, public show. |
| *ko-moin-i | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| communis | Latin (lat) | (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 (lat) | (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 (lat) | |
| communicate | English (en) | (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 [...] |