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OP How does one get from a "root" like "bhel" to the Latin "fulgere" (for example)? This sort of thing mystifies me no end.
E.g., for the word "refulgent" I see:
From Latin refulgere (to radiate light, to reflect), from re- (back) + fulgere (to shine). Ultimately from the Indo-European root bhel- (to shine or burn), which is also the source of blaze, blank, blond, bleach, blanket, and flame. Earliest documented use: before 1500.
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Why are "roots" so unrelated to derived words? dakkumar 09/01/11 08:26 AM Re: Why are "roots" so unrelated to derived words? Faldage 09/01/11 10:13 AM Re: what Faldo said zmjezhd 09/01/11 01:20 PM Re: Why are "roots" so unrelated to derived words? LukeJavan8 09/01/11 03:57 PM Re: Why are "roots" so unrelated to derived words? Jackie 09/02/11 12:45 AM Re: Why are "roots" so unrelated to derived words? LukeJavan8 09/02/11 03:50 PM Re: Why are "roots" so unrelated to derived words? Jackie 09/03/11 01:52 AM
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