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Translation

kind, gentle

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Word origin

From Latin gentilis ('of the same family, clan').

Origin
Latin
Root
gentilis
English cognates
gentle, gentile, gentry

Grammar

Masc pluralgentis

Examples

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It was very kind of you to help me.

.

She is always kind to customers.

gesto .

A kind gesture can make all the difference.

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 2: Words 811-820.