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The root word for animosity is "animus," which comes from Latin and means hostility or anger.

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Does the word animosity come from the Latin root meaning life?

Yes, the root anim means life, mind, soul, spirit


What is a suffix for animosity?

The suffix is -ty. "Animus" is the original Latin root, meaning "spirit" and the -ty is the suffix (which creates a noun denoting a condition) -- thus the new word, "animosity." It is similar to the words bellicosity (from "bellus") and verbosity (from "verbum").


Is the word animosity a verb?

No, "animosity" is a noun, specifically denoting a strong feeling of dislike or hatred. It is not a verb, which is a word used to describe an action or state of being.


What words contain the root word anima?

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What is a sentence with colons using the word animosity?

There was some animosity between the two: it appeared they were co-managers.


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disinterest, dislike, animosity, indifference.....


What is a word that means scorn or hatred?

Animosity is a good example.


What are some words with the Latin root anim?

animal amime animate inanimate


What words have the Greek root anim in them?

The Latin root anim- "breath, spirit" is the source of a number of English words, including "animal" (that which has breath), "animation" (spiritedness), "inanimate" (lacking breath or spirit), and "equanimity" (even-mindedness).The related Greek root anemo- can be found in the English word "anemometer" (a device for measuring wind speed).


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