Contempt originated in 1393, from the Latin word: "Contemptus" which means: scorn.
The prefix for the word "contempt" is "con-." The suffix is "-ment."
Contempt is defined as being the act of showing disrespect. An example of this word used in a sentence is "She was held in contempt of court after arguing with the judge".
The word contempt is a noun, a common, abstract noun; a word for a feeling or a state of mind, a thing.
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The Latin root word for "contempt" is "contemptus," derived from the verb "contemnere," meaning to despise or scorn.
I am regarding your question with contempt, as it is vague in nature. ^ There's one. xD
I am sensing no small amount of contempt in your voice. One more outburst and I will charge you with contempt of court. That's it, you are in contempt! Bailiff, remove the defendant from my court!
Contemptible
scorn, anger
rejected with disdain or contempt
the origin is where the word came from but the specific origin of the word ballot is latin root word.