Guidance etymology

English

English word guidance comes from English guide, English -ance

Etymology of guidance

Detailed word origin of guidance

Dictionary entry Language Definition
guide English (en) (intransitive) to act as a guide.. To exert control or influence over someone or something.. To serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.. To steer or navigate, especially a ship or as a pilot.. To supervise the education or training of someone. (military) A member of a group marching in formation who sets the pattern of movement [...]
-ance English (en) A process or action.. Added to the stem of a verb to form a noun indicating a state or condition, such as result or capacity, associated with the verb.
guidance English (en) Advice or counselling on some topic.. Any process or system to control the path of a vehicle, missile etc.. The act or process of guiding.

Words with the same origin as guidance

Descendants of -ance

clearance performance