Romanian word ostenta comes from Latin tendere, French obs-, and later Latin ostendo (I expose to view, exhibit, show.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| tendere | Latin (lat) | |
| obs- | French (fra) | |
| ostendo | Latin (lat) | I expose to view, exhibit, show. |
| ostento | Latin (lat) | I exhibit, show, present.. I hold up as a threat, menace with.. I offer as an example.. I point out, signify, reveal.. I promise, proffer.. I show off, make a boastful display of. |
| ostenta | Romanian (ron) |