Etymology. Borrowed from German ambivalent, from Latin ambi- + Latin valentem, the latter from the verb valeō.

19 сент. 2022 г. · ambivalence (n.) (for which see equivalence), from Latin ambi- "both, on both sides" (see ambi-) + valentia "strength," an abstract noun from ...

19 сент. 2022 г. · "having simultaneous conflicting feelings or contradictory ideas about something," 1916, originally a term in psychology; a back-formation from ambivalence.

Bleuler combined the Latin prefix ambi-, meaning "both," with valentia, "strength." So etymologically speaking, if you're ambivalent you're being pulled by two ...

ambivalent is a borrowing from German. Etymons: German ambivalent. See etymology. Nearby entries. ambitionless, adj ...

Ambivalent definition: having mixed feelings about someone or something; being unable to choose between two (usually opposing) courses of action.

The German word was formed from the Latin prefix ambi- "in two ways" plus Latin valentia "vigor, strength."

From German Ambivalenz (“simultaneous conflicting feelings”), from Latin ambo (“both”) and valentia (“strength”), from the verb valere (“to be strong”) (see ... English · Etymology · Noun

6 дней назад · AMBIVALENT definition: 1. having two opposing feelings at the same time, or being uncertain about how you feel: 2. having…. Learn more.