Demanding
/dɪˈmæn.dɪŋ/noun
Requiring a lot of effort, attention, or skill; making strong claims or requests.
Did you know?The core of *demand* comes from Latin *mandare*, meaning “to entrust” or “to command,” the same ancient root family that gave English *command* and *mandate*.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
mandare
“to entrust, commit, order”
Late Latin
Latin
demandare
“to hand over, entrust, charge, require”
Old French
Old French
demander
“to ask, request, inquire”
Middle English
English
demanden
“to ask for, require”
Modern English
English
demanding
“requiring much effort, attention, or skill”