basˈtɐ̃tʃi
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Translation
quite, rather; enough, plenty
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Word origin
From bastar ('to be enough') plus the adjectival suffix -ante; bastar traces to Vulgar Latin bastare, of disputed ultimate origin, possibly from Greek bastazein ('to carry, to bear').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- bastare
Examples
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She is quite intelligent.
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I've already eaten enough, thank you.
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There were quite a lot of people at the party.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 3, lesson 12: Words 291-300.