Etymology of the English word afflict
the English word
afflictderived from the Latin word
afflictus (collision, blow; a striking against; in a state of ruin)
derived from the Latin word
affligere (overthrow, throw down; afflict)
using the Latin prefix
ad- (to, in addition)
derived from the Latin word
ad (to; near; to; to; to; near)
derived from the Old Latin word
fligere (beat or dash down)
Date
The earliest known usage of afflict in English dates from the 14th century.
Derivations in English
afflictive,
afflicted,
afflictingUsage
Word found in Modern English
