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ardent

/ˈɑːdənt/ · adj

Meaning

  1. Full of ardor; expressing passion, spirit, or enthusiasm.
  2. Providing light or heat.

Etymology / origin

First attested circa 14th century as Middle English ardaunt, borrowed from Anglo-Norman ardent and Old French ardant, from Latin ardentem, accusative of ardēns, present participle of ardeō (“to burn”).

  1. ardentem(Latin)→
  2. ardant(Old French)→
  3. ardent(xno)→
  4. ardaunt(Middle English)→
  5. *h₂eHs-(ine-pro)→
  6. ardent (English)
  7. Relations: root, inh, der, der, der

Related words

*h₂eHs-(ine-pro)ardaunt(Middle English)ardent(xno)ardant(Old French)ardentem(Latin)

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