cordiality的词源

英文词源

cordial (adj.)

late 14c., "of the heart," from Middle French cordial, from Medieval Latin cordialis "of or for the heart," from Latin cor (genitive cordis) "heart," from PIE root *kerd- (1) "heart" (see heart (n.)). Meaning "heartfelt, from the heart" is mid-15c. The noun is late 14c., originally "medicine, food, or drink that stimulates the heart." Related: Cordiality.

中文词源

cordiality：热诚，友善，恳挚；热诚的行为或言辞

词根词缀： -cord-心(脏) + -ial形容词词尾 + -ity名词词尾

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