Etymology of the English word beatific
the English word
beatificderived from the French word
béatifiquederived from the Latin word
beatificus (making happy or blessed, blessing)
derived from the Classical Latin word
beatus (blessed, blissful; Saint; happy, fortunate men, persons; happy, fortunate, bringing happiness)
derived from the Latin word
beare (bless, make happy, gladden)
Date
The earliest known usage of beatific in English dates from the 17th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
