Commencing
/kəˈmɛn.sɪŋ/noun
Beginning or starting something.
Did you know?“Commence” entered English through Anglo-French from Latin *cominitiare*, linking the idea of beginning with formally initiating an action or process.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*mei-
“To change, exchange, or move—an ancient root associated with transition and action.”
Classical Latin
Latin
committere
“To bring together, entrust, or set in motion.”
Medieval Latin
Latin
cominitiare
“To begin or initiate; the source form traditionally associated with French and English *commence*.”
12th–13th Century
Old French
comencier
“To begin or start.”
14th Century
Middle English
commencen
“To begin, originate, or enter upon an action.”
Modern English
English
commence
“To begin; the participle *commencing* means beginning or starting.”