Etymology

excitement

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Today it means: The state of being excited (emotionally aroused). Full definition →

Middle English excitement ← Old French excitement
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  1. Old French · derived fromexcitement
  2. Middle English · inherited fromexcitement
  3. English todayexcitement

From Middle English excitement, from Old French excitement, equivalent to excite + -ment.

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