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Etymology of the English word conversazione

the English word conversazione
derived from the Italian word conversazione
derived from the Latin word conversatio (familiar intercourse, intimacy; turning around; moving in place; constant practical experience; way, manner of life, conduct)
derived from the Latin word conversatus
derived from the Latin word conversari (abide, live, dwell; consort, associate; be constant visitor)
derived from the Latin word conversare (turn, turn over in the mind, ponder)
derived from the Late Latin word versare (keep turning, going round, spin)
derived from the Latin word vertere (to turn; turn, turn around; change)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *wer-
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 versari (move about; live, dwell)
derived from the Latin word vertere (to turn; turn, turn around; change)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *wer-

Date

The earliest known usage of conversazione in English dates from the 18th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English


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