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Does the word animosity come from Latin root meaning life?

No, the word "animosity" does not come from a Latin root meaning "life".

Animosity comes from the Latin word animus, which means "mind" or "spirit". It originally referred to a hostile feeling or state of mind, often accompanied by ill will or hatred.

The Latin root "vita" or "viv" would be used for words related to life, such as:

* vital

* vivacious

* revive

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