negoti

Latin

to negotiate, do business, trade

Variants

negotinegotiat

About This Root

From Latin negōtium (business), literally neg- (not) + ōtium (leisure) — business as 'not being at leisure.' Produces negotiate, negotiation, and negotiable. The etymology reveals an ancient Roman attitude: work defined as the absence of free time.

Associated Words

negotiable

Open to discussion or compromise; transferable; passable

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negotiate

To discuss in order to reach an agreement; to successfully deal with an obstacle

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negotiation

A formal discussion aimed at reaching an agreement

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