Emotion
/ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən/noun
A natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
Did you know?The word 'emotion' originates from the Latin 'emovere', meaning 'to move out', which connects our feelings to deep physical and spiritual movements.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
emotio
“A stirring, a movement, or a disturbance.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
emovere
“To move out, to stir up, or to agitate.”
Old French
Old French
emocion
“A strong feeling or disturbance of the mind.”
Early Modern English
English
emotion
“A state of feeling or agitation of the mind.”
Modern English
English
emotion
“A complex state of feeling that results in physical and psychological changes.”