English word research comes from Old French re- (again; once more) and Old French cerchier (to search, to seek, to look for)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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re- | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | Re- (again; once more). |
cerchier | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | To search; to seek; to look for. |
recerchier | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | To search; to look for. |
rechercher | French (fr) | To search again, to look for again. To search for, to look for. |
research | English (en) | (countable, dated) A particular instance or piece of research.. (uncountable) Diligent inquiry or examination to seek or revise facts, principles, theories, applications, etc.; laborious or continued search after truth. (intransitive) To make an extensive investigation into.. (transitive) To search again.. (transitive) To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently. |