Root word of Kind

[Oliman]

Hi anyone,

can you tell me the root word of kind?

Please

 

[5jj]

I don't understand your question. Could you express it in other words, please?

 

[lauralie2]

I don't understand your question. Could you express it in other words, please?

Remove a word's affixes and the resulting form is its root. (HINT: "kind" does not have any affixes.)

 

[5jj]

Remove a word's affixes and the resulting form is its root. (HINT: "kind" does not have any affixes.)

I realise that, thanks. That is why I didn't understand Oliman's question. I wondered if he intended to ask something different.

 

[BobK]

Perhaps he was asking about the etymological root. I can't think why though;-)

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[lauralie2]

I realise that, thanks. That is why I didn't understand Oliman's question. I wondered if he intended to ask something different.

Oops. I meant to reply to the OP's post, but hit yours instead. Sorry.

 

[lauralie2]

Perhaps he was asking about the etymological root. I can't think why though;-)

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Or, perhaps, the OP means 'kindly', but was reluctant to type it in, having read the thread on its modern day usage and meaning. :lol:

 

[5jj]

Or, perhaps, the OP means 'kindly', but was reluctant to type it in, having read the thread on its modern day usage and meaning. :lol:

That's a possibility.

Oliman?


p.s. Lauralie - No problem with the wrong button. I did wonder at the time, but all is now clear. ;-)

 

[Oliman]

Man, you guys and girls replied faster than I expected! Sorry, I clearly didn't make myself clear.

Oh yes Bob sir, I now believe I was refering to the etymological root, i've discovered it's 'kin':

to be kind to someone essentially means that you treat them like you would your relative.

Laura love, thanks for the 'how to find the root of a word' tip, very helpful .

Thanks to everyone who posted.

 

[lauralie2]

Laura love,... .

You can ask me any question, any time, any day. :multi:

 

[BobK]

Man, you guys and girls replied faster than I expected! Sorry, I clearly didn't make myself clear.

Oh yes Bob sir, I now believe I was refering to the etymological root, i've discovered it's 'kin':

to be kind to someone essentially means that you treat them like you would your relative.

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:up: Or, to use another meaning of the word (the noun)', you treat them like one of your own kind. Another related word is seen in this collocation: 'As soon as they met, he recognized a kindred spirit; they would be close friends for the rest of their time at Hogwarts.' ;-)

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