English word despicable comes from Latin specio (I observe, watch, look at.), Latin ex, e (A name of the letter X. (+ ablative) out of, from.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| specio | Latin (lat) | I observe, watch, look at. |
| ex, e | Latin (lat) | A name of the letter X. (+ ablative) out of, from. |
| despicere | Latin (lat) | |
| despicor | Latin (lat) | |
| despicabilis | Late Latin (LL) | |
| despicable | English (eng) | Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean A wretched or wicked person. |