assistance

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle English assistance, from Middle French assistance, from Medieval Latin assistentia, from Latin assistō (“I stand at”).

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /əˈsɪs.təns/
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Noun

assistance (usually uncountable, plural assistances)

  1. Aid; help; the act or result of assisting.

Derived terms

Translations

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin assistentia.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /a.sis.tɑ̃s/

Noun

assistance f (plural assistances)

  1. assistance
  2. audience

Derived terms

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