English word interest comes from Latin inter (Between, among. During, while.), Latin esse
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| inter | Latin (lat) | Between, among. During, while. |
| esse | Latin (lat) | |
| inter- | Latin (lat) | Inter-. |
| interesse | Latin (lat) | |
| interesse | Malayalam (mal) | |
| interest | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | |
| interest | English (en) | (countable) An involvement, claim, right, share, stake in or link with a financial, business, or other undertaking or endeavor.. (countable) Something one is interested in.. (obsolete, rare) Injury, or compensation for injury; damages.. (uncountable) A great attention and concern from someone or something; intellectual curiosity. [from later 18th c.]. (uncountable) Attention that is given to [...] |