TORTIOUS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

of or pertaining to the nature of a tort

Example: tortious acts

Synonyms

Tortious

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "tortious" was borrowed from Anglo-Norman torcious.

🧩 Fun Fact

Many English words entered through French but originally came from Latin, Arabic, or even Persian.

➡️ Words that Start with TO

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Words that End with US ⬅️

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