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Sanskrit Origins of English: Etymologies of English Words (tormina- unelicited)

Sanskrit Origins of English: Etymologies of English Words (tormina- unelicited)

Sen, Susanto

Paperback

Series: Word Origins Dictionary, Book 31

EtymologyBritish History

ISBN10: 933430622X
ISBN13: 9789334306224
Publisher: Uṣā Vijna
Published: Jul 10 2025
Pages: 552
Weight: 2.08
Height: 1.12 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
This book delves into the Sanskrit origins of over 7400 English words, from tormina to unelicited, in alphabetical order.

Examples of the Sanskrit origins of English words from this book:
tornado a strong wind which rotates with debris causing a funnel-shaped cloud. The word is cognate with Spanish tornar, meaning to twist, to turn, Latin tornō, meaning to turn. (S) द्रुण् (druṇ) bend, make crooked + (S) उत्थ (uttha) coming forth, derived from, originating, arise

torpor a state of lethargy, being inactive, or stupor. The word is cognate with Latin torpor, meaning numbness, and torpeō, meaning I am numb. (S) ध्रुव (dhruva) immovable, unchangeable + (S) एर् (ēr) raise, procure, obtain, bring near, cause to obtain

toward 1. in the direction of, close to, for the purpose of, with respect to. 2. docile, yielding. (S) तय् (tay) go towards or out of + (S) वृत् (vṛt) tend or turn to, follow a course of conduct

townhouse 1. a narrow traditional terraced house, which has three or more floors. 2. (archaic) a town hall. 3. a town or city house which is one of the multiple houses belonging to a person. (S) धान (dhāna) site of a habitation + (S) आवास (āvāsa) house

tragedy a genre of drama in which one or more of the important characters lead into ruin. The word is cognate with Middle English tragedie, the Old French tragedie, Latin tragoedia, Ancient Greek τραγῳδία (tragōidía), meaning epic play, tragedy. (S) दुर्जाति (durjāti) misfortune, wicked, ill condition, bad-natured

trail to follow behind, to drag behind on the ground, to leave behind. (S) तॄ (tṝ) cross over, get through + (S) हल् (hal) make furrows, plough

trashfire fire from trash burning. (S) दॄ (dṝ) torn, scattered, rend or tear asunder, be dispersed or scattered + (S) अस् (as) belong to, fall to the share of + (S) पारु (pāru) fire

turmoil trouble, disturbance, a state of extreme uncertainty. (S) दॄ (dṝ) be dispersed or scattered, be frightened or afraid + (S) मिल् (mil) come together, bring together

turnbuckle a coupling device which has a turnable central joint by which the device can be shortened or lengthened. (S) द्रुण् (druṇ) bend, make crooked + (S) विषु (viṣu) to press or squeeze out + (S) अल् (al) be able

tuskless not having any tusk. (S) द्विशिख (dviśikha) forked, two-pointed + (S) लेश (lēśa) small portion, little bit or slight trace of

umbrella 1. a handheld apparel which has an upper frame, especially made of water-resistant material, which is used for protection against rain or sun. 2. anything which provides protection. 3. something which covers a wide range of things. (S) आम्प (āmpa) sunshine + (S) हृ (hṛ) seize, sever, avert, withhold + (S) उल्लू (ullū) cutting off

undersense a subconscious or inner awareness. (S) अन्त्य (antya) undermost + (S) सञ्चय (sañcaya) gathering, collection

underplant to have smaller plants growing around a larger plant. (S) अन्त्य (antya) undermost + (S) फलान्त

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