Kind Definition And Etymology

Old high german kikunt latin gens usage.

Kind definition and etymology. Having or showing a friendly generous sympathetic or warm hearted nature. To pay in kind. I ll pay in kind for his insult. Kind er kind est 1.

Having showing or proceeding from benevolence. Cognate with icelandic kind race species kind. Wanting and liking to do good things and to bring happiness to others used to say that something does not cause harm is not harsh or unpleasant etc. Kind noun equivalent means used as response to an action.

What does kind mean. From middle english kynde kunde cunde icunde from old english cynd generation kind nature race ġecynd from proto germanic kundiz gakundiz related to kunją. See also kin. Kind of a favorable character or quality.

Kind search online etymology dictionary. For languages with a long written history etymologists make use of texts and texts about the language to gather knowledge about how words were used during earlier periods how they developed in meaning and form or. The mixture of plural and singular constructions although often used informally with. Etymology ˌ ɛ t ɪ ˈ m ɒ l ə dʒ i is the study of the history of words.

Kind translation in english latin dictionary. Having or showing a gentle nature and a desire to help others. Usually to. English language learners definition of kind entry 2 of 2.

A horse kind in harness. What force of every kind was to be with corbulo he did not prescribe provided they came in peaceful fashion without breastplates and helmets any human being to say nothing of an old and wary general would have seen through the barbarian s cunning which assigned a limited. Humane often followed by to. Indulgent considerate or helpful.

Benign beneficent bounteous generous indulgent tender humane compassionate good lenient clement mild gentle bland friendly amicable. Kind adjective affectionate showing benevolence. Of a good or benevolent nature or disposition as a person. En a thousand troopers tiridates said would be his escort.

Kind synonyms kind pronunciation kind translation english dictionary definition of kind. By extension the phrase the etymology of a word means the origin of a particular word. To be kind to animals.