Etymology of the English word turbidite
the English word
turbiditederived from 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
turbeusing the English suffix
-iteDate
The earliest known usage of turbidite in English dates from the 20th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
