Kilo Lingo

/eksθiˈtante/

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Translation

exciting

Word origin

From excitar ('to excite'), from Latin excitare ('to rouse'), a frequentative of exciere, from ex ('out') plus ciere ('to set in motion').

Origin
Latin
Root
excitare
English cognates
excite, cite, incite

Grammar

Masc pluralexcitantes

Examples

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The final was the most exciting match of the season.

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Living abroad is an exciting experience.

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Coffee has a stimulating effect on the body.

¡ !

What an exciting story you have told us!

inesperado.

There is nothing more exciting than an unexpected trip.

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This word is part of lesson 64.