concuss etymology

Etymology:

• Latin: concutere, meaning "to shake violently"
• Proto-Indo-European: *kwone-, *kwen-, meaning "to agitate, disturb"

Meaning:

• noun: a state of temporary unconsciousness or confusion caused by a blow to the head
• verb: to cause a concussion in

Origin:

The word "concuss" entered the English language in the late 16th century, derived from the Latin verb concutere. This verb is composed of the prefix con- (meaning "together" or "thoroughly") and the verb quatere (meaning "to shake").

The sense of "to cause a concussion" arose by extension of the verb's original meaning of "to shake violently," reflecting the physical impact that can lead to a concussive injury.

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