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vimuccanti
vimuccati
pr 3rd pl of vimuccati (verb)
- is released; is free (from)
Built from
- vi — prefix · apart, asunder
Prefix of separation and clarity. In compound verbs, it intensifies the sense of complete release or removal, as though pulling something in different directions until it comes free.
- muc — root · release, loosen
Root meaning to let go or set free. Related to Latin mulgere 'to milk' in the sense of drawing out, and ultimately cognate with English 'muck' (what sticks and must be loosened).
- a — stem · thematic vowel
Thematic stem-former, marking this as a thematic (a-class) present.
- ti — ending · 3rd singular present
Primary present indicative active ending; -nti in the plural gives 'they release, they are freed'.
Analysis. vi- (apart, asunder) + muccati (is released); 'is released apart', hence liberated or emancipated.
Etymology. √muc 'to release, loosen' (cognate with Latin muscae 'to shake off', English muck as what clings), prefixed with vi- 'apart', carrying the sense of complete separation or freedom from bonds.