commence的词源

英文词源

commence (v.)

c. 1300, from Old French comencier "to begin, start" (10c., Modern French commencer), from Vulgar Latin *cominitiare, originally "to initiate as priest, consecrate," from Latin com- "together" (see com-) + initiare "to initiate," from initium (see initial (adj.)). Spelling with double -m- began in French and was established in English by 1500. Related: Commenced; commencing.

中文词源

commence：开始

com-, 强调。-it, 走，开始，词源同exit, itinerary, 现在分词-ence. 双写字母m为早先错误写法，后成为固定拼写。

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