the root word in approbation?

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the root word in approbation?

2007-11-13 16:47:57 · 3 answers · asked by Kimber S 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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I assume you don't just want the Latin original (approbare), but ITS "root"

Check out the following (in an entry for the English word "approve")

Latin approbare "to assent to as good, regard as good," from ad- "to" + probare "to try, test something (to find if it is good)," from probus "honest, genuine"
http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=approve

(Thus it is related to words like "probe", "probate" and "prove".)

2007-11-13 23:51:35 · answer #1 · answered by bruhaha 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It stems from the word .....approve.....

2007-11-14 11:08:19 · answer #2 · answered by yogeshwargarg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

approbare (Latin)=approve

2007-11-14 01:05:59 · answer #3 · answered by denni359 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋