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Etymology of the French word impetueux

the Old French word impetueux
derived from the Latin word impetuosus
derived from the Classical Latin word impetus (attack, assault, charge)
using the Latin prefix in- (suffix for no)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *ne (not)
derived from the Latin word impes
derived from the Classical Latin word petere (to seek; attack; aim at; desire)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *pet-
using the Latin prefix im-
derived from the Latin prefix in- (suffix for no)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *ne (not)
derived from the Latin word impetere (attack, assail; rush upon)
derived from the Classical Latin word petere (to seek; attack; aim at; desire)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *pet-
using the Latin prefix im-
derived from the Latin prefix in- (suffix for no)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *ne (not)

Derivations in other languages

English impetuous

Usage

Word found in Old French



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