Temptation etymology

English

English word temptation comes from Latin temptatio (Trial, temptation.)

Etymology of temptation

Detailed word origin of temptation

Dictionary entry Language Definition
temptatio Latin (lat) Trial, temptation.
temptacion Old French (fro)
temptation English (en) Pressure applied to your thinking designed to create wrong emotions which will eventually lead to wrong actions.. Something attractive, tempting or seductive; an inducement or enticement.. The act of tempting. The condition of being tempted.