Conflict
/ˈkɒn.flɪkt/noun
A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.
Did you know?The roots of 'conflict' reveal a history of violence, stemming from Latin roots meaning 'to strike together'—a reminder of our primal struggles!
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰleǵ-
“to strike or bruise”
Latin
Latin
conflictus
“a striking together, a clash or battle”
Old French
Old French
conflicter
“to clash, to fight”
Late Middle English
Middle English
conflicten
“to engage in a struggle or dispute”
Modern English
English
conflict
“a serious disagreement or argument, often of prolonged duration”