Wordiyosort
Old FrenchVariants
sortsortir
Related Roots
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About This Root
From Old French sortir (to go out, arrange), from Latin sors, sortis (lot, fate, portion). The connection between fate (casting lots) and categorization (sorting into kinds) reflects how ancient divination involved arranging objects. Assorted (mixed kinds), consort (share the same lot), resort (turn to, go out again), and consortium all descend from this root.
Associated Words
assorted
Made up of various different kinds; mixed
IELTSTOEFLGRE
assortment
A collection of varying but related items
TOEFLC2
consort
The spouse of a monarch; to associate or keep company with someone
TOEFLGREC2
consortium
A group of organisations joined together for a common purpose
TOEFLC1
resort
A holiday destination with facilities; to turn to something as a last option
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFL
sort
a type or kind; to arrange things into groups
NGSL 1kIELTSTOEFL