Latin word monstrare comes from Proto-Indo-European *memóne (To remember. To think, to be mindful.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *memóne | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | To remember. To think, to be mindful. |
| *mon-éye- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *moneō | Proto-Italic (itc-pro) | Remind, warn. |
| moneo | Latin (lat) | I remind. I warn, advise. |
| monstrum | Latin (lat) | (figuratively) a thing that evokes fear and wonder. (metonymically) a monster, monstrosity, whether in size or character. A divine omen indicating misfortune, an evil omen, portent. |
| monstrare | Latin (lat) |