History and Etymology for vehement
Note: Alternatively explained as a prefix vē- "faulty, excessive or deficient" and ment-, mens "mind," in which case -ehe- is an unetymological spelling of the long vowel.
What is the root of vehemently?
The word vehemently has a lot of force behind it. It traces back to the Latin word vehement, meaning “impetuous, violent.” If you do something vehemently, then you do it forcefully and with emotion, and no one will doubt how you really feel.
Is vehemently a noun verb or adjective?
showing very strong feelings, especially anger synonym forceful a vehement denial/attack/protest, etc. He had been vehement in his opposition to the idea. noun [uncountable] She was surprised by the vehemence of his reply.
