consolations etymology

Etymology:

• From Middle English consolacion, from Old French consolation, from Latin consōlātiō, from the verb consōlārī ("to comfort, console").

Meaning:

• Comfort, solace, or relief, especially in times of distress or sorrow.
• A source of comfort or solace.

Origin:

• The Latin verb consōlārī is composed of two parts:

  • con- (with)
  • sōlārī (to cheer, refresh, or comfort)

The verb sōlārī is derived from the noun sōl (sun), as the sun is often associated with warmth, comfort, and joy.

• The suffix -iō in consōlātiō indicates the action or result of the verb.

Therefore, consōlātiō literally means "the act or result of comforting with the sun." Over time, the word has come to have a more general meaning of "comfort or solace."

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