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Etymology of the English word pressure

the English word pressure
derived from the Old French word pressure
derived from the Latin word pressura
derived from the Latin word pressus (firmly planted, deliberate; pressing; pressure; exertion of pressure)
derived from the Old French word presser
derived from the Vulgar Latin word pressare (press, squeeze)
derived from the Latin word pressus (firmly planted, deliberate; pressing; pressure; exertion of pressure)

Derivations in English

acupressure, counterpressure, overpressure, pressurize, pressoreceptor, geopressured

Usage

Word found in Modern English


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