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Etymology of the English word statement

the English word statement
derived from the English word state
derived from the Old French word estat
derived from the Latin word status (appointed; position, situation, condition)
derived from the Latin word stare (to stand; stand, stand still, stand firm)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *stā-
using the English suffix -ment

Derivations in English

counterstatement, understatement

Usage

Word found in Modern English


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