English word congress comes from Latin gradior (I advance, go.. I step, walk.), Latin con-, Latin gradi
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| gradior | Latin (lat) | I advance, go.. I step, walk. |
| con- | Latin (lat) | Used in compounds to indicate a being or bringing together of several objects. Used in compounds to indicate the completeness, perfecting of any act, and thus gives intensity to the signification of the simple word. |
| gradi | Latin (lat) | |
| congredior | Latin (lat) | (of advocates) I strive, struggle, contend.. I fight, contend, engage.. I go, come or meet with someone, approach; visit, accost, address. |
| congredi | Latin (lat) | |
| congressum | Latin (lat) | |
| congress | English (en) | (intransitive) To assemble together.. To meet in a congress. (archaic) A coming together of two or more people; a meeting.. (often capitalized: Congress) A legislative body of a state, originally the bicameral legislature of the United States of America.. A formal gathering or assembly; a conference held to discuss or decide on a specific question.. An association, especially one consisting [...] |