congress

gradior (Latin)

I advance, go.. I step, walk.

con- (Latin)

Used in compounds to indicate a being or bringing together of several objects. Used in compounds to indicate the completeness, perfecting of any act, and thus gives intensity to the signification of the simple word.

gradi (Latin)

congredior (Latin)

(of advocates) I strive, struggle, contend.. I fight, contend, engage.. I go, come or meet with someone, approach; visit, accost, address.

congredi (Latin)

congressum (Latin)

congress (English)

(intransitive) To assemble together.. To meet in a congress. (archaic) A coming together of two or more people; a meeting.. (often capitalized: Congress) A legislative body of a state, originally the bicameral legislature of the United States of America.. A formal gathering or assembly; a conference held to discuss or decide on a specific question.. An association, especially one consisting [...]