opening etymology

Etymology

The word "opening" comes from the Middle English word "openen," which in turn derived from the Old English word "opnian." The Old English word "opnian" is related to the Proto-Germanic word "*upanōn," which means "to open."

Meaning

The word "opening" has several meanings:

• A space or gap through which something can pass
• The act of opening something
• The beginning or start of something
• An opportunity or chance

Origin

The Proto-Germanic word "upanōn" is believed to have originated from the Proto-Indo-European root "h₂ep-," which means "to reach for." This root also gave rise to the Latin word "aperire," which means "to open."

opening relate terms

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• open

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• opening

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• scuttle

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• gate

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• overture

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• monotreme

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• hatch

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• prize

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• motion

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• peon

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