English word convent comes from Latin venio ((intransitive) I approach. (intransitive) I come.), Latin cum (Although. Because. When With.), Latin -tus
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| venio | Latin (lat) | (intransitive) I approach. (intransitive) I come. |
| cum | Latin (lat) | Although. Because. When With. |
| -tus | Latin (lat) | Forms collective/abstract nouns from adjectives. Forms action nouns from verbs. Forms adjectives having the sense provided with.. Forms the past participle of verbs. |
| con- | Latin (lat) | 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. |
| convenire | Latin (lat) | |
| conventum | Latin (lat) | |
| conventus | Latin (lat) | (rare) , agreement, covenant. Enterprise, corporation; an association of merchants. Meeting, gathering, congregation, judicial assembly. |
| covent | Old French (fro) | Convent (residence of nuns). |
| couvent | French (fr) | Convent, nunnery. |
| convent | English (en) | (obsolete) To be convenient; to serve.. (obsolete) To call before a judge or judicature; to summon; to convene.. (obsolete) To meet together; to concur. (India) A Christian school.. A coming together; a meeting.. A gathering of people lasting several days for the purpose of discussing or working on topics previously selected.. A religious community whose members (especially nuns) live under [...] |