Latin word dignitatem comes from Latin signum, French signal (Signal.), Proto-Indo-European *leǵ-no-, Latin doceo
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| signum | Latin (lat) | (Medieval Latin) a signum (medieval tower bell used particularly for ringing the 8 canonical hours). A mark, sign, emblem. A miracle. |
| signal | French (fra) | Signal. |
| *leǵ-no- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| doceo | Latin (lat) | (drama) I rehearse, present on stage. I teach, instruct; tell, inform; show, demonstrate. |
| lignum | Latin (lat) | (later Latin) wood tissue. Firewood. Tree. |
| *deḱ- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | to take |
| *dḱ-nos | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *deḱ-no | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *dḱ-nó-s | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| semn | Romanian (ron) | Gesture, indication. Mark. Omen. Sign. |
| *degnos | Proto-Italic (itc-pro) | |
| dignus | Latin (lat) | Appropriate, fitting, worthy, meet. |
| demn | Romanian (ron) | Dignified, worthy, respectable. |
| dignitas | Latin (lat) | Dignity. Esteem, standing, status, rank. Fitness, suitability. Worth, merit. |