"
my etymology.com

Etymology of the English word dilute

the English word dilute
derived from the Latin word dilutus (diluted, mixed w, water)
derived from the Latin word diluere (bathe, wet, moisten; rebut, refute, explain away; wash; dissolve and carry away)
using the Latin prefix dis-
derived from the Latin word lavare (to wash; wash, bathe; soak)
derived from the Latin word luere (atone, make amends for, expiate; fulfill , make good; discharge; pay; pay fine, compensate; wash, lave; cleanse)

Date

The earliest known usage of dilute in English dates from the 16th century.

Derivations in English

dilution, diluted, diluting

Usage

Word found in Modern English



© 2008 myetymology.com - the etymology of all words
Dapyx Software: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic