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Etymology of the Latin word insignis

the Latin word insignis (conspicuous, manifest, eminent)
using the Latin prefix in- (suffix for no)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *ne (not)
derived from the Late Latin word signum (battle standard; indication; seal)
derived from the Latin word secare (to cut; cut, sever; decide)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *sek-
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *sekĘ·-

Derivations in Latin

insignia, insignire, plural, insignibarbis

Derivations in other languages

Italian insigne, Portuguese insigne, Spanish insigne



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