state
UK: steɪt | US: steɪt
n. a politically organized body of people under a single government
n. the particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time
vt. to express something clearly in speech or writing
state = st<stand> + ate<noun suffix>
- st<stand>: From Latin stare (to stand), reflecting stability or fixedness.
- ate<noun suffix>: A suffix forming nouns indicating a condition or result.
Etymology Origin:
The word state traces back to Latin status (condition, position), derived from stare (to stand). It originally referred to a standing or fixed condition, later evolving to denote political organization (a "standing" entity) and verbal expression (to "set forth" clearly). The dual meanings of state—both a condition and a political entity—reflect its root in stability and declaration.
The treaty was signed by representatives of every sovereign state.
Her emotional state improved after the conversation.
Please state your name and occupation for the record.
The building is in a poor state of repair.
The professor will state his thesis in the introduction.