The name animal is derived from what word?
Correct answer: B. Anima
- A. Aname
- B. Anima
- C. Anemia
- D. None of these
Explanation
Yes, the word animal is derived from the Latin word anima, which means "breath, spirit, life". The word animal was first used in English in the 14th century, and it originally referred to any living creature. However, the meaning of the word has narrowed over time, and it now specifically refers to a living organism that is not a plant.The connection between the words animal and anima is that both words refer to the life force that animates living creatures. In Latin, the word anima was also used to refer to the soul, and this meaning is still preserved in some languages, such as French, where the word animal is also used to refer to the soul.
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