Etymology of the English word respire
the English word
respirederived from the Latin word
respirare (breathe out; take breath; enjoy a respite)
using the Latin prefix
re-derived from the Medieval Latin word
spirare (breathe; blow; live)
Date
The earliest known usage of respire in English dates from the 14th century.
Derivations in English
respirometer,
respiredUsage
Word found in Modern English
