Etymology of the English word usual
the English word
usualderived from the Old French word
usuelderived from the Latin word
usualis (usual, common, ordinary)
derived from the Latin word
usus (use, enjoyment; experience)
derived from the Latin word
uti (use, make use of, enjoy)
Date
The earliest known usage of usual in English dates from the 14th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
