myEtymology.com: English etymology of congenial

Etymology of the English word congenial

the English word congenial

using the English prefix con-

derived from the English word genial

derived from the Greek word geneion, γένειον (chin)

derived from the Greek word genus

derived from the Latin word genialis (nuptial, connected with marriage; festive)

derived from the Latin word genius (genius; guardian spirit; taste, inclination)

derived from the Latin word gignere (give birth to, bring forth, bear)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *genə-

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 genial

The earliest known usage of congenial in English dates from the 17th century.

Word found in Modern English