Etymology
The word "violent" comes from the Latin word "violens," which means "forceful, impetuous, or rushing." It is believed to have originated from the Proto-Indo-European root "*wi-," which means "to twist, bend, or turn."
Meaning
The word "violent" generally means:
Origin
The word "violent" has been used in English since the 13th century. It was first used to describe physical force or violence, but over time it expanded to encompass a wider range of meanings.
Examples
Etymology Latin violatio violationis Middle French violacion Old French violence
Etymology Anglo French gaignerie profit Middle French gaignier to earn Old French ga
Etymology The term nonviolent is derived from two Latin words Non meaning not Vi
Etymology The word violent comes from the Latin word violens which means forceful
Etymology The word crimson comes from the Old French word cremesin which is derived
Etymology Fierce ultimately comes from the Latin word ferus meaning wild or savage
Etymology From Middle English commocioun from Anglo Norman French commocioun from Lat
Etymology From Middle English ravenous from Old French ravenous from Late Latin raven
Etymology The word convulsion originates from the Latin word convulsio which means
Etymology Old French meshaigner Latin machamer to cut mangle injure Meaning
Etymology The word wild comes from the Old English word wilde which means living in
Etymology French véhément Latin vehemens violent impetuous ardent Proto Indo E