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Origins of the adjective 'inanis'

Origins of the adjective 'inanis'

inane (adj.) 1660s, "empty, void," from Latin inanis or else a back-formation from inanity (q.v.). Sense of "silly, empty-headed" is from 1819.

  1. What is the meaning of Inanis?
  2. What is the origin of the word inane?
  3. What is the root word of annual?
  4. What is the adjective of the noun origin?

What is the meaning of Inanis?

vain. worthless synonyms ▲ Synonyms: vīlis, miser. foolish, inane.

What is the origin of the word inane?

Etymology. From Middle French inane, from Latin inānis (“empty, vain, useless”) which is of unknown origin.

What is the root word of annual?

The words Anniversary, Annual and Centennial come from the Latin root word 'ann' and its variant 'enn' both mean “year”.

What is the adjective of the noun origin?

(not comparable) Newly created. (comparable) Fresh, different. (not comparable) Pioneering. (not comparable) Having as its origin.

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