I was just really curious.
2007-04-23 12:17:51 · 3 answers · asked by forever_beautiful_soul 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
And if so, what is the definition of the latin root.
2007-04-23 12:47:31 · update #1
The root is the 2nd declension neuter noun 'responsum', which means 'answer, response'.
Added: 'responsio' does also mean 'response' in Latin, but it had a more restricted use and was not the source of response in English. 'Responsio' was used in the sense of a rebuttal, a refutation of an arguement.
2007-04-23 13:02:30 · answer #1 · answered by dollhaus 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello there,
According to the OED, the Latin origin of the word "response" is "responsum", neutral past participle of "respondere". Hope this helps:
Regards,
Crafty
2007-04-23 19:25:24 · answer #2 · answered by nathan_lovecraft 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It comes from the Latin word " Responsio"- meaning reply or answer.
2007-04-23 19:47:15 · answer #3 · answered by The Count 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋