Etymology of the English word turbid
the English word
turbidderived from the Classical Latin word
turbidus (confused, disordered; impatient; wild, stormy; muddy)
derived from the Latin word
turbare (disturb, agitate, throw into confusion)
derived from the Medieval Latin word
turba (commotion, uproar, turmoil)
derived from the Greek word
turbeDate
The earliest known usage of turbid in English dates from the 17th century.
Derivations in English
turbidite,
turbidimeterUsage
Word found in Modern English
