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Etymology of the English word confederative

the English word confederative
derived from the English word confederate
derived from the Late Latin word confoederatio (agreement, covenant; league)
derived from the Late Latin word confoederatus
derived from the Late Latin word confoederare (unite, join in a league)
using the Latin prefix con- (together)
derived from the Latin prefix com-
derived from the Latin word cum (with)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *kom (near, with, together)
derived from the Latin word foederare (seal; ratify; establish by treaty)
derived from the Latin word foedus (atrocious, beastly, shocking; bond, tie; contract, compact; promise; fearful, frightful, severe; foul; filthy, unclean; shameful, disgraceful; vile; treaty, league, formal agreement)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *bheidh-
using the English suffix -ive
derived from the French suffix -ive
derived from the Latin suffix -ivus

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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